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Embodying the dynamic nature of fiber-optic communications, this practical Introduction takes a broad, up-to-date look at the industry, and fully prepares students for their future work in the field by providing a solid foundation in the basics with plenty of examples, graphical presentations, and solutions to problems that are similar to those found in the actual workplace. Enabling students to follow either a beginning or more advanced course of study for each chapter topic, it integrates many practical applications, presents the newest technological innovations in fibers, systems and networks, integrates pictures of commercially available devices and equipment throughout, and guides students step-by-step to a clear understanding of commercial data sheets they’ll be working with professionally. Features State-of-the-art coverage—Considers a wide range of pertinent topics inn an insightful and informative manner. Stimulating Approach—Encourages Students to develop their analytic, creative and research skills. Helps students develop the ability to read data sheets and integrate concepts—a critical skill for practicing engineers. Two-level discussion—Divides the discussion of most topics into two parts: a “Basic” section introduces the main ideas and principles involved in the devices covered, and “A Deeper Look” section offers a more theoretical and detailed discussion of the same material. Test, Measurement, and troubleshooting—Includes description of equipment and techniques for test, measurement, and troubleshooting. Contents Introduction—Telecommunications and Fiber Optics. Physics of Light: A Brief Overview. Optical Fibers—Basics. Singlemode fibers—Basics. Singlemode Fibers—A Deeper Look. Fabrication, Cabling, and Installation. Fiber-Cable Connectorization and Testing. Light Source and Transmitters—Basics. Light Sources and Transmitters—A Deeper Look. Receivers. Components of Fiber-Optic Networks. Passive Components, Switches, and Functional Modules of Fiber-Optic Networks. An Introduction to Fiber-Optic Networks. Conclusion.