Understanding Fiber Optics (5th Edition) |  | Author: Jeff Hecht
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Edition: 5
Pages: 800
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.9 x 1.7
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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.
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 A good book for learning the Fiber Optics. August 29, 2001
Sentekin Can (St.Louis, MO USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
The fourth edition of this book is a product of many years of practical experience and trials of previous editions. I always wondered if more information than just reader's level as beginner, intermediate and advanced should be printed on the technical books. What you are looking for in a book and level of satisfaction depends on your involvement in that area of expertise. Please stay with me while I try my thinking on this book. If you are already an expert working in Optical Engineering field this book is not a research paper. Probably you need Warren J. Smith's book Modern Optical Engineering. If you are a student learning about Fiber Optics this book has enough information and practice questions to be qualified as a good text book, but may not be enough for your Graduate School research thesis. If you are like me, a practicing Network Engineer or technician, this book provides everything you need to know and more than enough information. It is written in an easy to understand style, and chapters are in a perfect sequence and length. That's why I am rating it 5 Stars.
Superb introduction text August 20, 1998
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is an excellent introduction to the technology of fiber optics for the non-technical person. No previous knowledge is assumed, and equations are kept to a minimum. If you're completely new to the lightwave transport field, this is the first book you should read!
The perfect first read in fibre optic communications! August 5, 2000
Chris Ito (Stanford, CA)
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I'll be entering the master's program in electrical engineering at Stanford in the fall in fiber optic communications and I'm so glad that I read this book before hand. This book has to be one of the easiest technical (although nontheoretical/nonmathematical) reads. It helped me understand fundamental concepts without getting bogged down in mathematical derivations. Hecht presents the material in a very easy to understand manner. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about fiber optics. Now, after having read this book I'm confident to tackle more advanced texts in fiber optic communications.
Understanding fiber optics is outstanding! November 21, 1998
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Understanding fiber optics is a wonderful instrument for those of us who need to know the basics. I enjoyed the non-technical yet fundamental aspects that were covered. If you are interested in Fiber Optics, I highly recommend this book.
Wow! Just what I needed! March 16, 2000
Israel M. Zamora (Managua, Nicaragua)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
hi guys! You really want a juicy piece of the Fiber Optic world? well this is the book you were craving for... This is an outstanding book that guides you through the basic, fundamental and still practical knowledge of Fiber Optics... I highly recommend this book if you are to implement fiber optic systems... this book shows us when, how and why we must implement fiber... nice job Jeff!
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