Fiber optics : physics and technology /

This six-part volume is a translation of the 2005 German work. Following a brief introductory overview on the evolution of fiber optics, Mitschke (Universitat Rostock, Germany) groups the remaining covered topics into four parts. In part 2, he describes core concepts associated with the guiding principles of light in optical fibers and pertinent phenomena such as modes, dispersion, factors that contribute to losses in propagation, and novel microstructured fibers. Part 3 outlines manufacturing aspects and measurement methods that are used for the characterization of fibers; it surveys various components that are utilized in fiber optic links to control the polarization, coupling, and generation and detection of light. Next, in part 4, "Nonlinear Phenomena in Fibers," the author provides a relatively more detailed discussion of this topic. He introduces fundamental equations that govern nonlinear processes and presents their solutions with supporting examples of solitons, and other types that involve inelastic scattering mechanisms. Part 5 addresses applications of optical fibers in telecommunications and sensing. Part 6 contains six appendixes summarizing relevant mathematical information. Chapters do not include problems or numerical examples. References and a glossary of terms complete the text. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and above. O. Eknoyan Texas A&M University