Optical Fiber Telecommunications IV-B: Systems and ImpairmentsIvan Kaminow, Tingye Li Volume B is devoted to light wave systems and system impairments and compensation. Some of the topics include growth of the Internet, network architecture, undersea systems, high speed TDM transmission, cable TV systems, access networks, simulation tools, nonlinear effects, polarization mode dispersion, bandwidth formats, and more. This book is an excellent companion to Optical Fiber Telecommunications IVA: Components (March 2002, ISBN: 0-12-395172-0). Fourth in a respected and comprehensive series - Authoritative authors from a range of organizations - Suitable for active lightwave R&D designers, developers, purchasers, operators, students, and analysts - Lightwave components reviewed in Volume A - Lightwave systems and impairments reviewed in Volume B - Up-to-the minute coverage |
Contents
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Chapter 4 Undersea Communication Systems | 154 |
Chapter 5 HighCapacity UltraLongHaul Networks | 198 |
40 and 160 Gbs | 232 |
What Is the Difference? | 305 |
Chapter 8 Metropolitan Optical Networks | 329 |
Chapter 9 The Evolution of Cable TV Networks | 404 |
Chapter 10 Optical Access Networks | 438 |
Chapter 13 Nonlinear Optical Effects in WDM Transmission | 611 |
Chapter 14 Fixed and Tunable Management of Fiber Chromatic Dispersion | 642 |
Chapter 15 PolarizationMode Dispersion | 725 |
Chapter 16 BandwidthEfficient Modulation Formats for Digital Fiber Transmission Systems | 862 |
Chapter 17 ErrorControl Coding Techniques and Applications | 902 |
Chapter 18 Equalization Techniques for Mitigating Transmission Impairments | 965 |
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Color Plates Section | 1023 |
Application and Development of HighSpeed Ethernet Technology | 514 |
Chapter 12 Photonic Simulation Tools | 564 |
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