UID:
edoccha_9960073125902883
Format:
1 online resource (581 p.)
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
1-281-00514-2
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9786611005146
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0-08-049237-1
Series Statement:
Optics and photonics
Content:
DescriptionThis book provides a detailed overview of the evolution of undersea communications systems, with emphasis on the most recent breakthroughs of optical submarine cable technologies based upon Wavelength Division Multiplexing, optical amplification, new-generation optical fibers, and high-speed digital electronics. The role played by submarine-communication systems in the development of high-speed networks and associated market demands for multiplying Internet and broadband services is also covered.Importance of This TopicThis book will fill the gap between highly speci
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; UNDERSEA FIBER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; CONTRIBUTORS; FOREWORD; PREFACE; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1. Introduction to Submarine Fiber Communication; I. Introduction; II. Configuration of a Submarine Communication System; III. The Advent of Terabit Optical Technology; IV. Evolution of Submarine Systems in the 2000s; V. Objectives and Outline of the Book; References; Chapter 2. Historical Overview of Submarine Communication Systems; I. Introduction; II. The Era of Telegraphy over Submarine Cables; III. The Era of Telephone on Coaxial Cables
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IV. The Era of Fiber Optic Submarine CablesV. Conclusion; References; Part II: Submarine System Design; Chapter 3. Basics of Digital Optical Communications; I. Optical Channel and the Multiplexed Data; II. Modulation Formats and Modulation Bandwidth; III. Signal and Noises at the Receiver; IV. Receiver Performance Evaluation; References; Chapter 4. Optical Amplification; I. Introduction; II. EDFA Amplification Principles; III. Requirements for Submarine Systems; IV. Related Technology; V. Single-Channel EDFAs; VI. Multichannel WDM EDFAs; VII. EDFA Impairments
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VIII. Operation with L-Band EDFAsIX. Implementation of Raman Amplification; X. Further Amplification Perspectives; References; Chapter 5. Ultra-Long-Haul Submarine Transmission; I. Introduction; II. Key Features of Long-Haul Transmission Systems; III. Gain Equalization; IV. Chromatic Dispersion and Nonlinear Effects; V. Forward Error Correcting Codes; VI. Technology Evolution; VII. Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Unrepeatered Transmission; I. Introduction; II. Recent Developments; III. Applications; IV. System Configurations; V. Unrepeatered System Technologies
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VI. Limitations Induced by Nonlinear EffectsVII. Power Budget Calculation; VIII. Main Laboratory Achievements; IX. Installed Unrepeatered Systems; References; Chapter 7. Polarization Effects in Long-Haul Undersea Systems; I. Introduction; II. Propagation of Polarized Light in an Optical Fiber Transmission System; III. Reduced Stokes Parameter Model; References; Chapter 8. Nonlinear Transmission Techniques and Solitons; I. Introduction; II. Nonlinear Pulse Propagation; III. Dispersion-Managed Solitons; IV. Conclusions; References; Part III: Submarine Equipment; Chapter 9. Submerged Plant
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I. Overview of Submerged PlantII. Repeaters; III. Equalizers; IV. Branching Units; V. Mechanical Engineering of Submarine Equipment; VI. Power-Feed Equipment for Submarine Equipment; VII. Reliability; VIII. Future Trends in Submarine Equipment; References; Chapter 10. Terminal Equipment; I. Introduction; II. Transmission Equipment for Wavelength-Division-Multiplexed Systems; III. Supervisory and Network Management Systems; IV. View on Future Developments; V. Conclusion; References; Chapter 11. Network Architectures for Submarine Systems; I. Introduction
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II. Application of Undersea Cable Systems in Global Networking
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-171408-X
Language:
English
