Senior is an established core text in a field that is growing fast, and in which technology is constantly evolving. The text succeeds in giving a practical introduction to the fundamentals, problems and techniques of design and utilisation of optical fiber systems. It is respected as the most comprehensive and practical book in the market. This new edition will retain all core features, while incorporating recent improvements and developments in the field. Optical fiber systems have now become more sophisticated and, as a result, are now the communication method of choice for many systems. New/additional material will include optical amplifiers, soliton systems and optical networks.

Salient Features
SI units used throughout
Includes all major developments in single-mode fibers
Contains a wealth of worked examples, problems and exercises
Has broadest coverage of optical amplifiers and optic devices
Coverage of advanced systems and techniques
Extensive references throughout the text
Worked examples illustrate applications
Coverage of op amps and soliton systems
Updated and expanded coverage of optical networks

Table of Content
Introduction
Optical fiber waveguides
Transmission characteristics of optical fibers
Optical fibers and cables
Optical fiber connection: joints and couplers
Optical sources 1: the laser
Optical sources 2: the light emitting diode
Optical detectors
Direct detection receiver performance considerations
Optical amplification and integrated optics
Integrated Optics and Photonics
Optical fiber systems 1: intensity modulation/direct detection
Optical Fiber Systems 2: coherent and phase modulated
Optical fiber measurements
Optical Networks