Accession Number:

ADA061081

Title:

Fiber Optics-Major Communications Breakthrough.

Descriptive Note:

Technical note,

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING CENTER RESTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Shrout,Roy B. , Jr

Report Date:

1978-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

35.0

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

Descriptors:

• *OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS
• *OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES
• *FIBER OPTICS TRANSMISSION LINES
• INJECTION LASERS
• REFRACTIVE INDEX
• CABLES
• GLASS
• BROADBAND
• PHOTODIODES
• CLADDING
• LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
• REPEATERS

Subject Categories:

• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
• Non-Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE