Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications

by Rongqing Hui Ph.D.

Overview

Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications, Second Edition provides students with a comprehensive understanding of modern optical fiber communication and its applications. The book strikes a balanced approach between theory and practice, avoiding excessive mathematics and derivations. Unlike other textbooks, it covers recent technologies and developments, such as electro-optic modulators, coherent optical systems, and silicon integrated photonic circuits. Practical worked examples and exercises help solidify understanding, and coverage ensures that students have a broad and deep knowledge base, making them ready to tackle modern challenges in optical and communications engineering.In addition to foundational principles, the book covers optical transmission system design, advanced modulation formats, high-speed DSP, and important application areas like passive optical networks, datacenters, and optical interconnections.

- Covers fiber-optic communication system fundamentals, design rules, and terminologies

- Provides students with an understanding of the physical principles and characteristics of passive and active fiber-optic components

- Teaches students how to perform fiber-optic system design, performance evaluation and troubleshooting

- Includes modern advances in modulation and decoding strategies

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443289101
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	09/01/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	680
File size:	135 MB
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About the Author

Rongqing Hui is a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States. His research interests are in lightwave communication systems and subsystems, photonic devices, optical instrumentation, and photonic sensors.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Optical fibers3. Light sources for optical communications4. Photodetectors5. Optical amplifiers6. Passive optical components7. External electro-optic modulators8. Optical transmission system design9. Coherent optical communication systems10. Modulation formats for optical communications11. Application of high-speed DSP in optical communications12. Optical networking

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This thorough text introduces students to fiber-optic communication system fundamentals, design methodologies, terminology and recent research developments in the field