fiber optic info wanted

[Phil Ngai]

I would like to understand fiber optics from a systems designer's
point of view better. I think I want to know about:

o optical sources, esp LED
typical power
source output pattern
wavelengths
causes and probability of degradation and failure
o power launching and coupling
power coupling calculations
effect of fiber diameter
effect of numerical aperture
effect of wavelength
connection and splice techniques
effects of misalignment
o photodetectors
typical sensitivity
wavelengths
causes and probability of degradation and failure
o measurements
attenuation
distance
dispersion

but there are probably things I don't even know I need to know. I do
understand step/graded index and single/multi-mode fibers. Would
anyone care to recommend a book(s) on the subject? Thanks.

--
In Texas they put up road signs telling drivers to obey the road signs.

Phil Ngai +1 408 749 5720
UUCP: {ucbvax,decwrl,ihnp4,allegra}!amdcad!phil
ARPA: amdcad!ph...@decwrl.dec.com