Crisp John. Introduction to Fiber Optics

2nd Edition. — Newnes, 2001. — 230 p. — ISBN-10: 0750650303, ISBN-13: 978-0750650304Optic fiber and light — a brilliant combination.
What makes the light stay in the fiber?
The choice of frequency.
Propagation of light along the fiber.
Decibels.
Losses in optic fibers.
Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it.
Real cables.
Connecting optic fibers — the problems.
Fusion splicing.
Mechanical splices.
Connectors.
Couplers.
Light sources and detectors.
Testing a system.
System design — or, will it work?
The transmission of signals.
Organizing optic fiber within a building.
LANs and topology.
Some final thoughts.Quiz time answers.