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This compact textbook introduces the most important elements of optical networks and uses them to solve practical problems by engineering solutions. The main topics are glass fibers, optical transmitters and receivers, modulation of laser light for high bit rates, elements of passive (couplers, distributors) and active (switches, optical amplifiers) networks, influence of nonlinearities in optical transmission as well as integration into the global network. Examples describe advantages and limits of optical data transfer in networks. In addition to each topic, practical exercises and questions are given. Difficult mathematical relationships and formulas are explained and simulated using a mathematical program. This textbook has been recommended and developed for university courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The content Photonics, wave-guide structures, glass fibers – Parameters and properties of optical fibers: attenuation and dispersion, transmission bandwidth – Optical transmitters, modulation of transmitters – Optical amplifiers – Optical receivers – Active and passive optical couplers and switches – Nonlinear processes in glass fibers, solitons – Active and passive optical networks Target Groups Students of Bachelor and Master courses at Universities of Applied Sciences Students of Bachelor courses at Technical Universities Practitioners in the fields of telecommunications and communication technology Life-long learners About the author Prof. Dr. Volkmar Brückner is a professor emeritus at University of Telecommunication in Leipzig. He has more than 25 years of national and international expertise in the fields of laser optics, fiber communication technology and optoelectronics.

Telecommunication. --- Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. --- Communications Engineering, Networks.

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The subject of this book is the fast-developing area of research known as metamaterials/metasurfaces and some of their engineering applications. This book comprehensively presents the state of the art of metamaterials/metasurfaces from theory to applications. The theoretical side includes electrodynamics of left-handed medium, generalized Snell's law, digital coding metamaterials/metasurfaces, group theory of metamaterials, information metamaterials and metasurfaces, etc. On the application side, a wide range of design examples are discussed, including metamaterial antennas, electromagnetic interference, frequency selective surfaces, wireless power transmission and energy harvesting, cloaking and radar cross section reduction, orbital angular momentum, wireless communication, imaging, etc. The book provides researchers, engineers, and graduate students with a variety of new discoveries, results, information, and knowledge in the field of metamaterials and metasurfaces.

Telecommunication. --- Magnetism. --- Energy harvesting. --- Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. --- Energy Harvesting.

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This textbook clarifies synchronization issues in telecommunications in an easy-to-follow way, focusing less on theory and more on practical aspects. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the basic synchronization concepts in their wide application for development, maintenance, and conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment and networks. The authors show how, though synchronization in telecommunications has experienced rapid development, the foundational theory and the basic definitions, mathematical tools, and well-developed “classical” technologies have remained. The authors have studied the ITU-T, ETSI, IEEE standards, and extracted practical topics of synchronization. The collection of numerous training problems, practical examples, and case studies help the readers not only to find the answers to their current questions but also to get a common view of synchronization’s role in the modern telecommunications. The book is geared towards students of telecommunications but can also be useful for telecom engineers and for training/workshops for telecom engineers concerning synchronization topics. Presents synchronization issues in telecommunications, focusing less on theory and more on practical aspects; Includes a variety of examples and case studies to demonstrate the continuity of synchronization techniques; Features of suite of classroom materials including exercises, summary tests & questions, correct answers and solutions (selectively) by chapters.

Telecommunication. --- Computer networks. --- Communications Engineering, Networks. --- Computer Communication Networks. --- Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications.

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The book focuses on optical wireless communication systems. It summarises the author's work on optical wireless communication during the implementation of relevant scientific research plans. The main contents include the research status and progress of optical wireless communication, including the author's own work in this field and the research progress of domestic and foreign scholars in related fields. The key technologies, key components, modulation and coding methods, influencing factors of coherent optical communication, underwater optical communication, visible light communication, and orbital angular momentum involved in wireless optical communication are analysed, and their research progress and development trends are presented. It is particularly suitable for readers interested in the field of wireless optical communications. This book can benefit researchers, engineers and graduate students in the field of telecommunications. Suitable for engineering and technical personnel involved in optical communications, university teachers, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduates.

Telecommunication. --- Optical communications. --- Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. --- Optical Communications.

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This book provides in-depth exposure to emerging technologies and recent advancements in RF, Microwave, and Millimetre Wave Technologies. The book covers the basic concepts along with the recent advancements in designing and developing antennas and circuits for the latest technologies. The concepts of mode compression, Full Duplex communication, massive MIMO, frequency selective surfaces, reflectarrays, and metasurfaces have been discussed in detail. Various types of antennas, such as electrically small antennas, textile antennas, dielectric resonator antennas, etc., to be used for the latest wireless devices, RFID applications are also thoroughly explored. The concept of machine learning to develop data-driven models for antenna design is also discussed briefly to provide readers with an introduction to the ML algorithms. The readers will be able to understand the theoretical concepts and practical design aspects of various antennas, high-frequency circuits, and device modeling. The target audience includes but is not limited to undergraduates, post-graduates, research scholars, academicians, scientists, and professionals who are interested in getting the latest knowledge in the field of RF, Microwave, and Millimetre Wave Technologies. Presents recent advancements in RF, microwave, and millimetre wave technologies; Covers special topics on mode compression, full-duplex communication, reflectarrays, and metasurfaces; Geared towards those interested in latest knowledge in RF, microwave, and millimetre wave technologies.

Telecommunication. --- Electronic circuits. --- Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. --- Communications Engineering, Networks. --- Electronic Circuits and Systems.