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Optical Fiber Telecommunications VIII

Alan Willner

Optical Fiber Telecommunications VIII is the latest instalment in a prestigious series that has chronicled the advancements in lightwave communications since its inception in 1979. This book is meticulously designed for engineers and scientists who are engaged in the cutting-edge research and development of optical communication systems and components. It serves as an invaluable resource for professionals and graduate students alike, offering comprehensive insights into the latest technological advancements. The book is also an ideal reference for R&D engineers, managers, optical systems implementers, university researchers, network operators, and investors who are keen on understanding the current trends and future directions in the field. The book is structured to cover significant developments in the optical communications landscape over the past seven years, with contributions from leading experts in academia and industry. The chapters are expected to provide authoritative and detailed discussions on various topics, such as low-loss hollow-core fibers, photonic integrated circuits, quantum communications, and THz communication links. The inclusion of innovative subjects like digital twins for optical networks and the integration of optical technologies into the 6G wireless standard highlights the book's forward-looking approach. As the demand for data capacity and bandwidth continues to surge, Optical Fiber Telecommunications VIII captures the rich and varied technical innovations that are shaping the future of global communications infrastructure.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Academic Press
  • Publish Date: Jun 1st, 2026
  • Pages: 1000
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0008
  • Dimensions: 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.99lb
  • EAN: 9780443438042
  • Categories: Telecommunications

About the Author

Willner, Alan: - Alan E. Willner received a PhD from Columbia University, as well as a BA and an Honorary Degree from Yeshiva University. He worked at AT&T Bell Labs and Bellcore, and is currently the Steven & Kathryn Sample Chair in Engineering at the University of Southern California. He is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering and international fellow of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering. He received the IEEE Sumner Award; Presidential Faculty Fellows Award from the White House; SPIE President's Award; Bush, Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Packard Fellowships; OSA Forman Award; and Egleston Medal from Columbia Engineering Alumni Association. He was Co-chair of the US National Academies' study on Optics & Photonics; President of The Optical Society and the IEEE Photonics Society; and Editor-in-Chief of Optics Letters and Journal of Lightwave Technology.