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From: phil@amdcad.UUCP (Phil Ngai)
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Subject: fiber optic info wanted
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Date: Sun, 28-Sep-86 16:50:44 EDT
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I would like to understand fiber optics from a systems designer's
point of view better. I think I want to know about:

o optical sources, esp LED 
	typical power
	source output pattern
	wavelengths
	causes and probability of degradation and failure
o power launching and coupling
	power coupling calculations
		effect of fiber diameter
		effect of numerical aperture
		effect of wavelength
	connection and splice techniques
	effects of misalignment
o photodetectors
	typical sensitivity
	wavelengths
	causes and probability of degradation and failure
o measurements
	attenuation
	distance
	dispersion

but there are probably things I don't even know I need to know.  I do
understand step/graded index and single/multi-mode fibers.  Would
anyone care to recommend a book(s) on the subject? Thanks.

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