C.1. Basic concepts of communication systems p. 20-- C.2. Optical communication systems overview p. 33-- C.3. The behavior of light p. 45-- C.4. Optical fibers p. 64-- C.5. Optical fiber cables p. 86-- C.6. Light sources and transmitters p. 105-- C.7. Photodiodes and receivers p.117-- C.8. Connectors and splices p. 141-- C.9. Passive optical components p.160-- C.10. Active optical components p. 173-- C.11. Optical amplifiers p.195-- C.12. Wavelength división multiplexing p.215-- C.13. Constructing the WDM network puzzle p. 231-- C.14. Performance measures p.244-- C.15. Performance impairments p. 261-- C.16. Optical link design p. 280-- C.17. Optical networks p.303-- C.18. Network Management p.319-- C.19. Test and Measurement p.334-- C.20. Manufacturing Issues p. 348--
