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New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers Infrared Fibers And Their Applications by James A. Harrington
This timely book is a complete and up-to-date reference for the field of infrared fiber optics. Written by an expert in the field with nearly 30 years of experience, it includes a historical recounting of the development of IR fiber optics as well as a summary of the best fibers in each of the three categories of IR fibers: crystalline, glass, and hollow waveguides. The theoretical aspects of these types of fibers are discussed, and four chapters are devoted to each of the main types of IR fibers available today-fluoride glass, chalcogenide glass, crystalline, and hollow waveguides. These chapters are designed to familiarize the reader not only with the properties of each fiber but also their limitations and shortcomings.
What truly sets this book apart from any other is its comprehensive look at current and future IR fiber applications, including fiber optic chemical and temperature sensors, laser power delivery, fiber amplifiers, and new and emerging applications such as photonic bandgap fibers. Scientists, engineers, and business people will learn about their myriad uses and possible uses in telecommunications, medicine and surgery, and sensors, among others.