Understanding Fiber Optics

About this book

This book is thorough up to date and provides comprehensive and intuitive introduction to fiber optics. With mathematics limited to basic algebra the book takes a practical approach to understanding fiber optics.It thoroughly describes important concepts for the novice building up an understanding of optical fibers their properties light sources and detectors and fiber-optic components and their application in fiber-optic systems. It covers the basics of fiber-optic measurement and troubleshooting. Ideal for technicians entry-level engineers and other nonspecialists.