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John Crisp's Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else who wants to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included within the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book.The second edition includes new chapters on LANs, installation techniques, and the international BICSI standards. Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into or a course text that is readable and straightforward, John Crisp has the solution. Get up to speed on fiber optics with a minimum of maths The fundamentals for everyone involved in fiber optic applications The new edition includes coverage of the international BICSI standards
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Prelims 3/5/01 11:48 Page i Introduction to Fiber Optics Prelims 3/5/01 11:48 Page ii Prelims 3/5/01 11:48 Page iii Introduction to Fiber Optics 2nd Edition John Crisp OXFORD AUCKLAND BOSTON JOHANNESBURG MELBOURNE NEW DELHI Prelims 3/5/01 11:48 Page iv Newnes An imprint of Butterworth–Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP A division of Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd A member of the Reed Elsevier plc group First published 1996 Reprinted 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 (three times), 2001 Second edition 2001 © John Crisp 1996, 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying or storing in any medium by electronic means and whether