Fiber Optics-Major Communications Breakthrough.

Abstract

This TN is a basic tutorial on the relatively new art of fiber optics communications. A brief history is included along with a general discussion of fiber optics fundamentals and the surrounding theory. System components are presented with current performance data and cost factors, and comparisons with metallic path parameters are made. Typical systems employment, potential DCS applications, and existing problem areas are also discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061081

Entities

People

  • Roy B. Shrout Jr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coaxial Cables
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Fiber Optics
  • Glass Fibers
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Optical Detection
  • Optical Detectors
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optics
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Semiconductors
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.