Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive treatment of the field of modern fiber optics, beginning with the basics of the field summarized in an introductory chapter. Expert contributors then topics such as polarization effects in optical fibers; photonic crystal fibers; highly-doped optical fibers; non-linear effects; amplification and lasing in optical fibers; supercontinuum generation, Rayleigh and inelastic scattering with applications to sensing; optical fiber point sensors, and polymer optical-fiber-based sensors.
Table of ContentsFiber Optics– Basics
Polarization Effects in Optical Fibers
Photonic Crystal Fibers
Highly-Doped Fiber Technology
Nonlinear Effects in Optical Fibers
Amplification and Lasing in Optical Fibers
Nonlinear Fiber Optics and Fiber Supercontinuum Generation
Rayleigh Scattering in Optical Fibers and Applications to Distributed Measurements
Inelastic Scattering and Applications to Distributed Sensing
Optical Fiber Point Sensors
Polymer Optical Fiber Based Sensors
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