Optoelectronics: An Introduction (3rd Edition)

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Introduces the optoelectronic fundamentals needed to understand fiber optic (and related) devices and systems.The book begins with a basic introduction to essential concepts of optics and solid state physics, and the fundamentals of light modulation. Next, it introduces display devices, lasers, photodetectors, fiber optic waveguides, and other optoelectronic devices. There is detailed coverage of optical communications systems using analog, ASK, FSK and PSK modulation; wavelength division multiplexing, and other important technologies. Finally, the book reviews noncommunication applications of fiber optics.All engineers, physicists, students and others interested in optoelectronics.

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A good introduction to the field.......2001-11-10

Honestly, I wan't five stars blown away by this book, but it deserves better than to be rated one star because someone in Korea wants the solutions manual. After reviewing the wave and quantum nature of light and some elementary solid-state physics, this book discusses the modulation of light by electrical, magnetic, and acoustic means. This theoretical background is used to motivate the next chapter, which covers display devices like LCDs. The next two chapters cover the basic theory of lasers and some of their non-communications applications like holography and machining. The next chapter covers devices to detect light, followed by a chapter on fiber optic waveguides. At this point, the authors have provided sufficient background to discuss optical communications systems. The final chapter covers the non-communcations applications of fiber such as fiber-optic sensors and coherent fiber bundles for imaging. Overall, the book is a good introductory survey of optoelectronics.

Example solution of this book.......1999-03-26

I need an example & exercise solution of this book How can contact solution?

Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists

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Fiber Optic Sensors: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists

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ASIN: 0471830070

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Written by leading pioneers in the field, Fiber Optic Sensors provides engineers, scientists, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates with an introduction to this rapidly emerging field. Its three parts cover the fundamental building blocks of fiber optic sensors; intensity sensores for monitoring temperature, position, and other environmental effects; and a wide range of fiber optic sensor applications and systems.

Introduction to Image Stabilization (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT73)

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Introduction to Image Stabilization (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT73)
Scott W. Teare , and Sergio R. Restaino
Manufacturer: SPIE Publications
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ASIN: 0819464341
Release Date: 2006-09-14

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The use of image stabilization has grown to the point that it is now a common component of modern optical systems for imaging, communications, and remote-sensing applications. The benefits of image stabilization to astronomical research alone are so rich that it is common for astronomical telescopes, built over the last century, to be retrofitted with fast steering mirrors and tip-tilt sensors to extend their useful lifetimes.

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Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else looking to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included in the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book.

The new edition of this successful book is now fully up to date with the new standards, latest technological developments and includes a new chapter on specifying optical components.

Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into, or a readable introduction to this fast moving technology, this book has the solution.

* A practical, no-nonsense guide to fiber optics
* Up-to-date coverage that minimises mathematics
* New material on specifying optical components

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Good starter book.......2001-02-21

I'm an engineer becoming familiar with fiberoptics. This book is very oriented towards the non-engineer. Much space is devoted to explanation of terms dB, and basic laws of physics.

The issue of multimode vs single mode is handled too cavalierly. The reader is left faced with an undesirable trait of fibers without sufficient explanation of the eigen values or transmission theory. This is good starter book only.

Good, not Great, Guide to Fiber Optics.......2000-12-20

I recently purchased this book, "Fiber Optic Reference Guide" by Goff and "Understanding Fiber Optics" by Hecht. I knew nothing about fiber optics and had to get up to speed in a very tight time frame. This was my second favorite of the three, as it did a very good job of providing a basic explanation of the technology behind and implementation of fiber optics. This book was not bad in any way, there were merely some areas where Goff's book (which was the most useful of the three) were more up to date and the illustrations were more clear. Also, it did seem as if a few items within the book were a little dated.

Good for beginners in fiber optics.......2000-12-18

This is an excellent book for someone just starting off in the fiber optics industry. Everything is explained in a completely understandable way, with lots of examples and quizes to to test your knowledge at the end of each chapter. I would especially recommend this for sales and marketing types who don't need to know as much as engineers, but need to be able to understand the basics.

Excellent Introduction.......2000-10-28

I teach telecommunications and was looking for reference material. What I found was a book that will help me better explain complex concepts in terms anyone can understand. I already understood refraction, but Mr. Crisp even gave me new insight in that area. The book is dated, so don't expect to learn about PMD or DWDM, but as a basic tutorial to understanding the basic science behind fiber optics, you won't find clearer text. I should warn, that the math is pretty steep, but he still makes you understand the concept, if not the equations.

A very good book.......2000-10-28

A very good book to start your education on Fiber Optics. It gives a very basic overview of Fiber Optics that should form an excellent background for further reading.

Introduction to DWDM Technology: Data in a Rainbow

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Full of fundamental and transcription errors
OK for a salesman, but overpriced.
Not easy to understand
Adequate introduction, but there are better...
Mostly useless

Introduction to DWDM Technology: Data in a Rainbow
Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos
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ASIN: 0780353994

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"Companies and research labs worldwide are racing to develop Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, a far-reaching advancement in the fiber optical communications field. To help you keep pace with these latest developments, this all-in-one resource brings you a clear, concise overview of the technology that is transporting and processing vast amounts of information at the speed of light. Until now, no book offered a practical introduction to DWDM advances.

INTRODUCTION TO DWDM TECHNOLOGY will help you learn all the essentials for this emerging field:

Principles of physics underlying optical devices
Optical components needed to design optical and DWDM systems
Coding and decoding techniques used in optical communications
Overview of DWDM systems
State-of-the-art research trends

Complete with four-color illustrations to show how devices work, this comprehensive book provides an invaluable discussion of DWDM basics necessary for practicing electrical engineers, optical systems designers, technical managers, and undergraduate students in optical communications.

Go to
htttp://www.ieee.org/organizations/pubs/press/Kartfm.pdf for a complete Table of Contents and a look at the Introduction. You can check out Chapter 5, ""Optical Demultiplexers"" by clicking on
http://www.ieee.org/organizations/pubs/press/KartCh5.pdf

About the Author

Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos is currently on the staff of the Optical Networks Group of Lucent Technologies, Bell Labs Innovations, formerly known as AT&T. His research interests include ATM and SONET/SDH systems, ultrafast pattern recognition, IP and DWDM, access enterprise systems, local area networks, fiber networks, satellite systems, intelligent signal processing, neural networks, and fuzzy logic. He holds several patents of which six patents (and six pending) are in communications and optical communications systems."

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Full of fundamental and transcription errors.......2005-03-20

The content is interesting.
It tries to focus on the basic concepts behind the various components used in DWDM.
The problem is the numerous errors and the incoherence throughout the book:
- notation varies;
- errors are flagrant and should have been easely corrected with a simple review;
- some fondamental errors of physics: the photon does not a mass!!!! (p. 8)

Should be reedited.

OK for a salesman, but overpriced........2003-04-25

The book is fine for a salesperson, but why it cost so much? As a pshysisist the book gives me a good reference on how to approach explaning some technologies to non PhD people. By all means not technical - childs play.

Not easy to understand.......2002-10-17

Too complicated with all the abbrevations and mathematical details not to understand for "non-scientists". Not everybody is an PhD!

Much better book is the following:
ISBN: 3895781746

Adequate introduction, but there are better..........2001-01-24

The book has good coverage, and will leave the reader with a decent overview of what's out there, but very little understanding of anything. While that seems like the point of such a book, it doesn't really make the book useful. This isn't popular physics--anybody who needs an overview of DWDM probably needs a little more than this tiny book can offer.

The other reviews about the book's low editing quality were right on. It has the feel of something produced with a laptop, one weekend and an inkjet.