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This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.

Table of Contents
The Optical Communication System.

Optical Field Reception.

Photodetection.

Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.

Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.

Optical Digital Communications.

Fiberoptic Communications.

Fiber Networks.

The Atmospheric Optical Channel.

Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.

Index.

Optical Communications

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 29/03/1995
    ISBN13: 9780471542872, 978-0471542872
    ISBN10: 0471542873
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.

    Table of Contents
    The Optical Communication System.

    Optical Field Reception.

    Photodetection.

    Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.

    Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.

    Optical Digital Communications.

    Fiberoptic Communications.

    Fiber Networks.

    The Atmospheric Optical Channel.

    Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.

    Index.

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