TY - BOOK AU - Khare,R.P. TI - Fiber optics and optoelectronics SN - 0195669304 (pbk.) : AV - QC447.9 .K43 2004 U1 - 621.3692 22 PY - 2004/// CY - New Delhi PB - Oxford University Press KW - Fiber optics KW - Optoelectronics KW - Optical communications N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]-412) and index; 1. Introduction -- 2. Ray propagation in optical fibers -- 3. Wave propagation in planar waveguides -- 4. Wave propagation in cylindrical waveguides -- 5. Single-mode fibers -- 6. Optical fiber cables and connections -- 7. Optoelectronic sources -- 8. Optoelectronic detectors -- 9. Optoelectronic modulators -- 10. Optical amplifiers -- 11. Wavelength-division multiplexing -- 12. Fiber-optic communication systems -- 13. Fiber-optic sensors -- 14. Laser-based systems -- 15. Lab-oriented projects --; Developed for beginners, the book discusses the major building blocks of fiber-optic systems and goes on to present an overview of their use in fiber-optic communication and non-communication applications of fiber optics. Its in-depth presentation supports theory with relevant examples UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0620/2004303204-d.html ER -