Institute of Optics, University of Rochester * "Readers looking for insightful and up-date extensive fiber optic communication systems will do well to buy this book .."-International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (in the Second Edition) * This comprehensive, up-to-date account of fiber-optic communication focuses on the physics and technology behind optical fiber communication systems while covering system and component aspects * Provides extensive details on WDM technology and system design issues that have developed since the last edition