Optical Communications

2. Auflage 1995
ISBN: 978-0-471-54287-2
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 715 g

This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gagliardi, Robert M

Karp, Sherman

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Optical Communication System.

Optical Field Reception.

Photodetection.

Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.

Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.

Optical Digital Communications.

Fiberoptic Communications.

Fiber Networks.

The Atmospheric Optical Channel.

Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Robert M. Gagliardi is the author of Optical Communications, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Sherman Karp received his PhD from the University of Southern California, and has gone on to work with both NASA and DARPA as Principal Scientist. The author of several books, he has also been awarded the SECDEF Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service and NOSC Scientist of the Year. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.