Textbook Resources
Fiber Optics for TechnologistsDescription: An easy-to-read introductory textbook written for the technologist and technician in mind. It provides the skills and theory necessary for someone who wants to enter the fiber optics field.
It includes laboratory exercises with the latest industrial equipment. Audience: Educators, students Level: College Author: LASER-TEC, Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education |
Reference Guide for Fiber Optics Testing
Description: A reference guide to fiber optics, fiber optics testing, fiber optics links and networks developed by JDSU – a company that designs and manufactures products for optical communications networks. The topics include: principals of light transmission in fiber, losses, fiber characterization, testing, use of OTDR, dispersions, attenuation profiles, and fiber optics links. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on -the -job training courses.
Audience: Educators, students, technicians Level: College, industry professional development Author: Laurence Choquet, JDSU Download:
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College PhysicsDescription: A comprehensive textbook with pedagogical supporting materials: course shells, teacher and student resources available through OpenStax.
Optics topics are covered in chapters 24, 25, 26, 27. Audience: Educators Level: High schools (AP physics), college Author: Paul Peter Urone, California State University, Sacramento Roger Hinrichs, State University of New York, College at Oswego |
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IDEAL Fiber Optic Training GuideDescription: A brief reference guide in fundamentals of fiber optics and testing developed by IDEAL Industries Inc.,- a telecommunication and electrical equipment manufacturer. This document includes brief explanations on the following topics: principles of fiber optics and fiber optics communication, terminations, testing, project estimation and bidding. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on-the-job training courses.
Audience: Educators, students, technicians Level: College, industry professional development Author: Ideal Industries Inc. |
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