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Proceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the field of modern fiber optics, beginning with the basics of the field summarized in an introductory chapter. Expert contributors then topics such as polarization effects in optical fibers; photonic crystal fibers; highly-doped optical fibers; non-linear effects; amplification and lasing in optical fibers; supercontinuum generation, Rayleigh and inelastic scattering with applications to sensing; optical fiber point sensors, and polymer optical-fi...

The field of fiber optic sensors is one that has existed embryonically for nearly 30 years, since the invention of the low loss optical fiber, but essentially only since the mid-1970s, driven initially by the force of the technological revolution in telecommunication. Great strides in the progress of the field have taken place during this period, and fiber optic sensors exist, or are currently under development, based on a wide range of transducing principles, for almost every measure that has b...

All papers have been peer-reviewed. WSOF2008 has been planned as an unprecedented forum for the specialty optical fiber community, in which researchers could meet and discuss new research developments and directions. The need for such a forum relates to the recently experienced revival of the fiber optics research, which was triggered by the demonstration of fibers based on innovative structures and/or materials. These advances enabled the realization of waveguides with unprecedented characteris...

Carefully structured to provide practical knowledge on fundamental issues, Optical Fiber Communications Systems: Theory and Practice with MATLAB (R) and Simulink (R) Models explores advanced modulation and transmission techniques of lightwave communication systems. With coverage ranging from fundamental to modern aspects, the text presents optical communication techniques and applications, employing single mode optical fibers as the transmission medium. With MATLAB and Simulink models that illus...

Proceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.

Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology provides a comprehensive and thorough treatment suitable for use both as a classroom text (practice problems are included) and as a specialist's reference. Detailed descriptions of the phenomena, devices, and technology used in optical integrated circuits and their relationship to fiber optics are presented. In this fourth edition all chapters have been completely revised.

This book is devoted to the consideration of unusual laser beams - vortex or singular beams. It contains many numerical examples, which clearly show how the phase of optical vortices changes during propagation in free space, and the topological charge is preserved. Topological Charge of Optical Vortices, shows that the topological charge of an optical vortex is equal to the number of screw dislocations or the number of phase singularities in the beam cross-section. A single approach is used fo...

The 4th edition of this popular Handbook continues to provide an easy-to-use guide to the many exciting new developments in the field of optical fiber data communications. With 90% new content, this edition contains all new material describing the transformation of the modern data communications network, both within the data center and over extended distances between data centers, along with best practices for the design of highly virtualized, converged, energy efficient, secure, and flattened n...

A classic that has been in print since 1979; now in its 5th edition, it contains 85% new content on the latest technologies for developing future optical engineering components and systems.

Written for business managers who seek advice on moving their companies forward, this text provides technical information on the basic E-commerce concept. It provides practical advice to readers in this growing business area, such as globalizing a company, marketing, advertising, market trends vendor solutions, and essential technologies such as credit card verification systems, security, auction technologies, storefronts and technology architecture.

Documents recommendations and guidelines for system designers and planners to assure reliable, maintainable, and supportable use of fiber optic components.

Readers will use this knowledge to develop the required techniques for design, installation and maintenance of their own fiber optic systems.

Topical areas such as optoelectronics in LANs and WANs, cable TV systems, and the global fiber-optic highway make this book essential reading for anyone who needs to keep up with the technology of modern data communications.

"The only constant in the world is change "sums up the current state of the telecommunication networks well. The rapid development in technology, architecture, multiplexing techniques and network management has resulted in a major knowledge gap vis-a-vis the formal education imparted in engineering colleges and the needs of the industry. To address this, Warier provides a comprehensive introduction to existing transport technologies and data networks and their convergence. The book covers the...