Encyclopedia of Optical Fiber Technology: Volume V (Progress in Research)

This book presents up to date information and latest developments in optical fiber research. It discusses various topics such as new applications for optical fibers; and nonlinear and polarization effects in optical fibers. It presents detailed study of nonlinear effects in optical fibers in terms of experiments, applications and theoretical analysis. It further discusses fiber birefringence effects, chromatic dispersion and polarization dependent losses in optical fibers, spun fibers and p...