Introduction to Lightwave Communication Systems

by Rajappa Papannareddy

Overview

The promise of the on-line communications revolution is widely acknowledged but not yet fulfilled. Broader access to optical fiber systems holds the key to future success, and their superior transmission capabilities will provide the true gateway to the information superhighway Introduction to Lightwave Communication Systems covers the cutting-edge of this critically important technology, and provides an excellent technical grounding in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890065723
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/28/1997
Series:	Optoelectronics Engineering Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	6.34(w) x 9.34(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

R. Papannareddy is an associate professor in the technology/engineering section at Purdue University and has taught circuit analysis, electronics and communications for the past six years. His articles and papers have been published in journals and presented at technical conferences. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Information Evolution. Basic Concepts. System Advantages. System Description: System Block Diagram. Transmission Media. Light Sources. Light Detectors. Couplers, Splices, and Connectors. Performance Issues. Optical Amplifiers: Semiconductor Amplifiers, Doped-Fiber Fiber Amplifiers. Performance and Design Issues. Direct Detection Systems: Principle of Operation. Conventional Systems. Advanced Systems with Optical Amplifiers. Performance and Design Issues. Coherent Optical Communications: Principle of Operation. System Configurations. Field Trials and Experiments. Performance and Design Issues. Soliton Communication Systems: Fiber Solitons and Amplification. Performance and Design Issues. Recent Developments. Optical Networks and Systems: Loop Distribution Systems. Photonic Local Networks. Multichannel Communication Systems. Interoffice and Terrestrial Transmission Systems. Undersea Transmission Systems. Integrated Optics: Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits (OEICs). Components for OEICs. Optoelectronic Integration Technologies. State-of-the-Art OEICs.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for senior-level undergraduate students specializing in electrical engineering, optics, or physics, and a reference for practicing engineers and researchers. Provides material relating to various types of optical fibers, and practical aspects of the systems related to design and performance issues. Emphasizes a building block approach to system design and analysis, incorporating several field trials and experiments. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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