For advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this textbook emphasizes the underlying physical properties and the design of optical communication systems. Jones provides balanced coverage of optical fibers, transmitting devices, photodetectors, and systems; and pays special attention fo topics of emerging importance, including integrated optical devices, heterodyne detection, and coherent optical systems.

For advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this textbook emphasizes the underlying physical properties and the design of optical communication systems. Jones provides balanced coverage of optical fibers, transmitting devices, photodetectors, and systems; and pays special attention fo topics of emerging importance, including integrated optical devices, heterodyne detection, and coherent optical systems.