Lightwave Technology (PDF)

The state of the art of modern lightwave system design

Recent advances in lightwave technology have led to an explosion of
high-speed global information systems throughout the world.
Responding to the growth of this exciting new technology, Lightwave
Technology provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the
underlying theory, development, operation, and management of these
systems from the perspective of both physics and engineering.

The first independent volume of this two-volume set, Components and
Devices, deals with the multitude of silica- and
semiconductor-based optical devices. This second volume,
Telecommunication Systems, helps readers understand the design of
modern lightwave systems, with an emphasis on wavelength-division
multiplexing (WDM) systems.

* Two introductory chapters cover topics such as modulation formats
and multiplexing techniques used to create optical bit
streams

* Chapters 3 to 5 consider degradation of optical signals through
loss, dispersion, and nonlinear impairment during transmission and
its corresponding impact on system performance

* Chapters 6 to 8 provide readers with strategies for managing
degradation induced by amplifier noise, fiber dispersion, and
various nonlinear effects

* Chapters 9 and 10 discuss the engineering issues involved in the
design of WDM systems and optical networks

Each chapter includes problems that enable readers to engage and
test their new knowledge to solve problems. A CD containing
illuminating examples based on RSoft Design Group's award-winning
OptSim optical communication system simulation software is included
with the book to assist readers in understanding design issues.
Finally, extensive, up-to-date references at the end of each
chapter enable students and researchers to gather more information
about the most recent technology breakthroughs and
applications.

With its extensive problem sets and straightforward writing style,
this is an excellent textbook for upper-level undergraduate and
graduate students. Research scientists and engineers working in
lightwave technology will use this text as a problem-solving
resource and a reference to additional research papers in the
field.