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Fiber Optics for Technologists

Description: 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
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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 
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Volume 1
Volume 2
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College Physics

Description:  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 Guide

Description: 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
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Author: Ideal Industries Inc. 
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