Elements of Optical Networking

Basics and practice of optical data communication
2011
ISBN: 978-3-8348-1302-2
Verlag: Vieweg & Teubner

Medienkombination, Englisch, 194 Seiten, Book with CD-ROM, Format (B × H): 168 mm x 240 mm

The book „Elements of Optical Networking“ by Prof. Dr. Volkmar Brückner is dedicated to education and further training of engineers in the field of telecommunication. The book is based on the fundamentals of physics and mathematics; central concern is an understandable, mainly qualitative description of problems, and their implementation in formulas and for practical use. This central theme is demonstrated by many examples and calculations as well as illustrations. These examples should convey a feeling for problems and limits of optical data communication. Long-time teaching experience at the University of Telecommunication in Leipzig permits the author to describe complicated processes in a readily understandable way. The “e-book” enclosed is new for both author and publisher. It contains links to corresponding web sites as well as to additional explanations and information. Exercises and examples are linked to further information, formulas and/or solutions. The more complicated relationships are illustrated by calculations in MathCad. A MathCad test version and corresponding programs are found on the CD as well. This modern multi-medial system permits the reader to study this book anywhere and anytime. Further MathCad programs and additional information for downloading are also found on the publishers’ OnlinePlus server. Doubtless this book will increase the ability of students to follow meetings and discussions in the fascinating field of optical communication technology and to solve practical tasks in this field.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brückner, Volkmar

Weitere Mitwirkende

Joliet, Patricia

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Photonics, wave-guide structures, glass and polymer fibers – Parameters and properties of optical fibers: attenuation and dispersion, transmission bandwidth – Optical transmitters, modulation of transmitters – Optical amplifiers – Optical receivers – Active and passive optical couplers and switches – Nonlinear processes in glass fibers, solitons – Active and passive optical networks

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Dr. Volkmar Brückner is a professor at Deutsche Telekom University of Telecommunication in Leipzig. He has more than 25 years of national and international expertise in the fields of laser optics, fiber technology and optoelectronics.