In parallel with the development of fiber optics for transmission of digital information, the
1970s and 1980s saw the development of techniques for the transmission of wide …

In many applications, radio frequency (RF) signals need to be transmitted and processed
without being digitalized. Optical fiber provides a transmission medium in which RF …

2 Fiber Optics and Optoelectronics image-transmitting device called the 'flexible fiberscope'.
This device soon found application in inspecting inaccessible points inside reactor vessels …

Following a decade of intensive research, optical fiber transmission emerged in the late
1970's as a major innovation in telecommunications. This paper reviews the progress in the …

In this article, some of the latest technology advancements in microwave photonics, in
particular those related to the RF front end were reviewed. The generic salient features and …

Two critical components, needed for optical networks based on frequency division
multiplexing (FDM) and frequency reuse technologies, are presented. One is a fast tunable …

The low-loss wide bandwidth capability of opto-electronic systems makes them attractive for
the transmission and processing of microwave signals, while the development of high …

* Covers selection and application of the key technologies* A down-to-earth introduction to a
cutting-edge technology* Covers all the main engineering applications with a minimum of …

Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications provides students with the most up-to-date,
comprehensive coverage of modern optical fiber communications and applications, striking …

Modern communication technologies have revolutionized society and econ omy on a global
scale, and progress in this field is still breathtaking. Among the crucial features of these …