Since the 3rd edition appeared, a fast evolution of the field has occurred. The fourth edition of this classic work provides an up-to-date account of the nonlinear phenomena occurring inside optical fibers. The contents include such important topics as self- and cross-phase modulation, stimulated Raman and Brillouin scattering, four-wave mixing, modulation instability, and optical solitons. Many new figures have been added to help illustrate the concepts discussed in the book. New to this edition are chapters on highly nonlinear fibers and and the novel nonlinear effects that have been observed in these fibers since 2000. Such a chapter should be of interest to people in the field of new wavelengths generation, which has potential application in medical diagnosis and treatments, spectroscopy, new wavelength lasers and light sources, etc. Continues to be industry bestseller providing unique source of comprehensive coverage on the subject of nonlinear fiber optics Fourth Edition is a completely up-to-date treatment of the nonlinear phenomena occurring inside optical fibers Includes 2 NEW CHAPTERS on the properties of highly nonlinear fibers and their novel nonlinear effects
This book will provide insight into the principles and applications of nonlinear effects in fibers for students, researchers, and developers who have a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory under their belts. It will explore the physics, limitations, applications, and research results surrounding nonlinear effects in fiber optics. In addition to communications, optical fibers are already used in medical procedures, automobiles, and aircraft and are expected to have many other applications. This will expand the range of industry workers who will find a book of this type useful.
The development of new highly nonlinear fibers - referred to as microstructured fibers, holey fibers and photonic crystal fibers - is the next generation technology for all-optical signal processing and biomedical applications. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate these key technology developments. The book presents sound coverage of the fundamentals of lightwave technology, along with material on pulse compression techniques and rare-earth-doped fiber amplifiers and lasers. The extensively revised chapters include information on fiber-optic communication systems and the ultrafast signal processing techniques that make use of nonlinear phenomena in optical fibers. New material focuses on the applications of highly nonlinear fibers in areas ranging from wavelength laser tuning and nonlinear spectroscopy to biomedical imaging and frequency metrology. Technologies such as quantum cryptography, quantum computing, and quantum communications are also covered in a new chapter. This book will be an ideal reference for: R&D engineers working on developing next generation optical components; scientists involved with research on fiber amplifiers and lasers; graduate students and researchers working in the fields of optical communications and quantum information. The only book on how to develop nonlinear fiber optic applications Two new chapters on the latest developments; Highly Nonlinear Fibers and Quantum Applications Coverage of biomedical applications
This handbook is an authoritative, comprehensive reference on optical networks, the backbone of today’s communication and information society. The book reviews the many underlying technologies that enable the global optical communications infrastructure, but also explains current research trends targeted towards continued capacity scaling and enhanced networking flexibility in support of an unabated traffic growth fueled by ever-emerging new applications. The book is divided into four parts: Optical Subsystems for Transmission and Switching, Core Networks, Datacenter and Super-Computer Networking, and Optical Access and Wireless Networks. Each chapter is written by world-renown experts that represent academia, industry, and international government and regulatory agencies. Every chapter provides a complete picture of its field, from entry-level information to a snapshot of the respective state-of-the-art technologies to emerging research trends, providing something useful for the novice who wants to get familiar with the field to the expert who wants to get a concise view of future trends.
This book delves into the fascinating world of fiber optic cables, the unsung heroes of today's information age. It takes you on a comprehensive journey, exploring the intricate characteristics of these cables and their transformative role in communication networks, particularly within data centers and mobile technologies. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of fiber optic cables, with a focus on their design, operation, and impact on communication networks. It delves into the fundamental principles of light propagation in optical fibers and covers a range of topics, from the physics of light to the advantages of optical fibers in communication networks. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by different types of optical fibers and their applications in modern technologies. Chapter 1 delves into the comprehensive exploration of optical fiber technology. It covers the foundational principles of optical fiber structures and light guiding principles, the evolution of the technology, the superiority of fiber optic communication systems over traditional copper-based systems, specialty optical fibers, and their unique applications, and the transformative impact of optical fiber technologies on communication networks. Chapter 2 delves into the physics of light propagation in optical fibers. It explores the concept of light from both wave and ray perspectives, gaining a deeper understanding of its behavior. The chapter also covers the crucial role of the refractive index and reflection coefficient in guiding light through the fiber core, as well as the intricacies of light propagation as it interacts with varying refractive indices within the fiber. Chapter 3 focuses on the challenges encountered during light propagation in optical fibers. It includes a comprehensive examination of the fiber optic cable structure, exploring its various components. The chapter also explores the intricacies of a fiber optic communication system, with a particular focus on the crucial role of Total Internal Reflection in guiding light along the desired path, and the concept of attenuation, a primary challenge in fiber optic communication, and how it affects signal strength. Chapter 4 takes a closer look at the design, protection, and environment-specific solutions employed in fiber optic cables. It offers a scientific exploration of fiber optic cable design, analyzing the different components and their contributions to overall functionality. The chapter also provides a detailed focus on outdoor cables, fiber optic connectors, the intricate details of fiber optic connectors, highlighting the importance of precision engineering, durable materials, tools, and splicing equipment for fiber optic network installation and maintenance. Chapter 5 introduces the essential elements of a fiber optic communication system – the light sources and detectors. The chapter provides a foundational overview of different fiber optic cable categories and dives into the concept of refractive index profiles and its crucial role in determining light propagation characteristics. It also explores the underlying principles of light emission, the role of energy bands, and the fundamental differences between LEDs and lasers, as well as an in-depth analysis of edge-emitting, including their quantum efficiency and light generation mechanisms and scientific breakdown of Laser Diodes and Avalanche Photodiodes. Chapter 6 delves into the realm of Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM), a revolutionary technology that has significantly increased the capacity of fiber optic communication networks. The chapter offers a clear introduction to the concept of WDM and its relationship with the structure of optical fibers. It also explores various passive and active optical components, the science behind active optical components, fiber optic transmission systems, and microwave over fiber optics links, and the key technologies driving DWDM advancements.
Annotation This is a practitioner's look at this essential aspect of telecommunications. The book offers professionals hands-on guidance in engineering optical networks for optimal performance. Real-world applications illustrate the principles of transmission engineering
Fiber-optic communication systems have revolutionized our telecommunication infrastructures – currently, almost all telephone land-line, cellular, and internet communications must travel via some form of optical fibers. In these transmission systems, neither the phase nor frequency of the optical signal carries information – only the intensity of the signal is used. To transmit more information in a single optical carrier, the phase of the optical carrier must be explored. As a result, there is renewed interest in phase-modulated optical communications, mainly in direct-detection DPSK signals for long-haul optical communication systems. When optical amplifiers are used to maintain certain signal level among the fiber link, the system is limited by amplifier noises and fiber nonlinearities. Phase-Modulated Optical Communication Systems surveys this newly popular area, covering the following topics: - The transmitter and receiver for phase-modulated coherent lightwave systems - Method for performance analysis of phase-modulated optical signals - Direct-detection DPSK signal with fiber nonlinearities, degraded by nonlinear phase noise and intrachannel effects - Wavelength-division-multiplexed direct-detection DPSK signals - Multi-level phase-modulated optical signals, such as the four-phase DQPSK signal. Graduate students, professional engineers, and researchers will all benefit from this updated treatment of an important topic in the optical communications field.
This resource provides the latest details on 5th generation photonic systems that can be readily applied to projects in the field. Moreover, the book provides valuable, time-saving tools for network simulation and modeling. It includes coverage of optical signal transmission systems and networks; a wide range of critical methods and techniques, such as MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) by employing spatial modes in few-mode and multicore optical fiber; OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) utilized to enhance the spectral efficiency and to enable elastic optical networking schemes; and advanced modulation and coding schemes to approach the Shannon's channel capacity limit. There are detailed discussions on the basic principles and applications of high-speed digital signal processing, as well as description of the most relevant post-detection compensation techniques
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