From basic physics to new products, Silica Optical FiberTechnology for Device and Components examines all aspects ofspecialty optical fibers. Moreover, the inclusion of the latestinternational standards governing optical fibers enables you tomove from research to fabrication to commercialization. • Reviews all the latest specialty optical fibertechnologies, including those developed for high capacity WDMapplications; broadband fiber amplifiers; fiber filleters based onperiodic coupling; fiber branching devices; and fiberterminations• Discusses key differences among single mode fibers,multimode fibers for high speed Ethernet LAN, and dispersioncompensating fibers for long-haul applications• Compares the most recently developed conventionaloptical fibers with the latest photonic crystal fibers still indevelopmentA self-contained, menu-driven software program is included foroptical fiber design, simulating waveguide structures for most ofthe fibers discussed in the book.