The ABCs of fiber optic communication

The ABCs of fiber optic communication / Sudhir Warier.

Includes the latest technological advancements and industry applications, this unique practical book provides the conceptual framework and troubleshooting tactics related to the manufacturing, selection, and installation of modern photonic networks. --

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Warier, Sudhir (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Artech House, [2017]
Series:Artech House applied photonics series.
Subjects:
Optical fiber communication.
Fiber optics.
fiber optics.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
Fiber optics
Optical fiber communication
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part 1. The Conceptual Framework
  • 1. Fundamentals of Optical Communication
  • 1.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 1.2. Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • 1.3. Light-Key Concepts
  • 1.4. Fundamentals of Light Transmission
  • 1.5. Estimating Channel Capacity of a Communication Link
  • 1.6. Scales
  • 1.7. Optical Power Measurements
  • 1.8. Modes of Light Propagation in Optical Fiber
  • 1.9. Dispersion
  • 1.10. Effects of Fiber Nonlinearities
  • 1.11. Summary
  • 1.12. Referred Standards
  • 1.13. Review
  • 1.14. Selected Bibliography
  • 2. Essentials of Fiber Optic Communication
  • 2.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 2.2. Introduction
  • 2.3. Optical Fiber Design Specifications
  • 2.4. Optical Fiber Classification
  • 2.5. Standard Optical Fiber Designs
  • 2.6. Safety Standards
  • 2.7. Optical Fiber Composition
  • 2.8. Fiber Geometry
  • 2.9. Fiber Selection Criteria
  • 2.10. Common Fiber Plant Deployment
  • 2.11. Summary
  • 2.12. Review
  • 2.13. Referred Standards
  • 2.14. Selected Bibliography
  • 3. Optical Fiber Splicing and Interfaces
  • 3.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 3.2. Introduction
  • 3.3. Splices and Connectors
  • 3.4. Optical Transmitters
  • 3.5. Optical Receivers
  • 3.6. Optical Modulation Techniques
  • 3.7. Link Loss Budgeting
  • 3.8. Summary
  • 3.9. Review
  • 3.10. Referred Standards
  • 3.11. Selected Bibliography
  • 4. Fiber Plant Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance, and Diagnostic Techniques
  • 4.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 4.2. Introduction
  • 4.3. Manufacturing of Optical Fibers
  • 4.4. Fiber Laying Techniques
  • 4.5. Cable Preparation, Splicing, and Termination
  • 4.6. Safety Guidelines
  • 4.7. Network Diagnostic Techniques
  • 4.8. Summary
  • 4.9. Review
  • 4.10. Referred Standards
  • 4.11. Recommended Reading
  • Part 2. Optical Network Architectures
  • 5. Photonic Transport Networks
  • 5.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 5.2. Introduction
  • 5.3. Transport Network-An Overview
  • 5.4. Transport Network-Needs, Benefits, and Function
  • 5.5. Synchronous Optical Networks-Evolution
  • 5.6. Transport Network-Architecture
  • 5.7. Transport Network-Components
  • 5.8. Summary
  • 5.9. Review
  • 5.10. Referred Standards
  • 5.11. Recommended Reading
  • 6. Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
  • 6.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 6.2. Introduction
  • 6.3. What Is Wavelength Division Multiplexing?
  • 6.4. Standardization
  • 6.5. WDM Fundamentals
  • 6.6. Bandwidth Explosion
  • 6.7. Optical Transmission Challenges
  • 6.8. WDM Network Components
  • 6.9. DWDM Links
  • 6.10 .Summary
  • 6.11. Review
  • 6.12. Referred Standards
  • 6.13. Recommended Reading
  • 7 Next Generation Optical Networks
  • 7.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 7.2. Introduction
  • 7.3. Optical Transport Networks
  • 7.4. IP over DWDM Architecture
  • 7.5. IP/MPLS Optical Core Networks
  • 7.6. Next-Generation Packet Optical Transport Network
  • 7.7. Summary
  • 7.8. Review
  • 7.9. Referred Standards
  • 7.10. Recommended Reading
  • 8. Optical Access Networks
  • 8.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. Broadband Access Networks (Cable)
  • 8.4. Converged Cable Access Platform
  • 8.5. Optical Fiber Access Networks
  • 8.6. Summary
  • 8.7. Review
  • 8.8. Referred Standards
  • 8.9. Selected Bibliography
  • Part 3. Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Optical Networks
  • 9. Troubleshooting Fiber Plants
  • 9.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 9.2. Introduction
  • 9.3 Visual Inspection Techniques
  • 9.4. Optical Power Measurements
  • 9.5. Loss Measurements
  • 9.6. Cleaning Connectors
  • 9.7. Splicing Techniques
  • 9.8. Using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
  • 9.9. Summary
  • 9.10. Review
  • 9.11. Referred Standards
  • 9.12. Selected Bibliography
  • 10. Optical Network Testing and Troubleshooting Procedures
  • 10.1. Chapter Objectives
  • 10.2. Introduction
  • 10.3. Testing and Troubleshooting Long Haul Networks
  • 10.4. Troubleshooting Optical Termination Points/Short Haul Segments/Networks 10.5. Troubleshooting Cabling and Connecterization Issues
  • 10.6. Troubleshooting FTTh Networks
  • 10.7. Troubleshooting DWDM Networks
  • 10.8. Standardization Bodies
  • 10.9. Summary
  • 10.10. Review
  • 10.11. Referred Standards
  • 10.12. Selected Bibliography
  • Appendix
  • Acronyms
  • About the Author
  • Index.

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