Overview of fiber optics technology: industrial and military

Fiber optics technology is being used in many applications, both in the military world and in the industrial world. A broad overview of this technology is provided, including a discussion of the fundamentals of fiber operation and component characteristics. Applications of fiber optics in both military and industrial communities is addressed, identifying specific examples in both cases. In addition, market projections and technology trends are discussed for both the military and industrial communities.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Electrical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

1989

Author dc:creator

• Derrington, Dolores Cormack

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Claus, Richard O.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Pratt, Timothy J.
• Jacobs, Ira

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

etd-07242012-040122

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/43896