Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Updated to reflect all the advances in this rapidly emerging technology, this new edition presents new material on digital communications, fiber optics and most lightwave networks. It also emphasizes the system aspects of optical communications rather than dwelling on detailed hardware device descriptions.
Table of Contents
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.