Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications Systems [Hardcover]

For seniors or first-year graduate students, this text is a general introduction to optical electronics with a strong emphasis on underlying physical properties and on the design of optical communications systems. Jones provides balanced coverage of optical fibers, transmitting devices, photodetectors, and systems; and pays special attention to topics of emerging importance, including integrated optical devices, heterodyne detection, and coherent optical systems. The book's practical, engineering orientation satisfies the latest ABET recommendations for more design instruction in electrical engineering courses.

1. Introduction
2. Communication Systems
3. Light and Electromagnetic Waves
4. Dielectric Waveguides and Optical Fibers
5. Electroluminescence and Light-Emitting Diodes
6. Lasers
7. Photodetectors
8. Optical Receivers
9. Optical Fiber Communication Systems
Appendix A. List of Symbols and Acronyms
Appendix B. Physical Constants
Appendix C. Properties of Semiconductor Materials
Appendix D. SI Units
Appendix E. Greek Alphabet
Appendix F. Answers to Selected Problems