
- 399 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This straightforward text examines the scientific principles, characterization techniques, and fabrication methods used to design and produce high quality optical fibers. Polymer Fiber Optics: Materials, Physics, and Applications focuses on the fundamental concepts that will continue to play a role in future research and applications. This book documents the underlying physics of polymer fibers, particularly aspects of light interaction, and details the practical considerations for a broad range of characterization techniques used to investigate new phenomena. The book presents basic fabrication techniques and protocols that will likely remain useful as new advances address specific processing challenges. The author presents a fresh approach to standard derivations, using numerous figures and diagrams to break down complex concepts and illustrate theoretical calculations. The final chapters draw attention to the latest directions in research and novel applications, including photomechanical actuation, electro-optic fibers, and smart materials.
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Table of contents
- Front cover
- Preface
- List of Tables
- List of Figures
- Contents
- Chapter 1. History of Polymer Optical Fibers
- Chapter 2. Light Propagation in a Fiber Waveguide
- Chapter 3. Fabricating Fibers
- Chapter 4. Theory of Refractive Index and Loss
- Chapter 5. Characterization Techniques and Properties
- Chapter 6. Transmission, Light Sources, and Amplifiers
- Chapter 7. Optical Switching
- Chapter 8. Structured Fibers and Specialty Applications
- Chapter 9. Smart Fibers and Materials
- Chapter 10. Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back cover