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An easy-to-read introductory textbook written for the technologist and technician in mind. It provides the skills and theory necessary for someone who wants to enter the fiber optics field. It includes laboratory exercises with the latest industrial equipment.

A technician-level, standards-based comprehensive study of basic photonics concepts. For students in AAS optics, laser/electro-optics, and photonics enabled technology programs, high school dual-credit courses, or for employed technicians working in photonics enabled areas. 

 Laser Systems and Applications, 2nd Edition is the student text and laboratory manual for a two-semester, hands-on course to support curriculum for educating and training photonics systems technicians. It is preceded by a one-semester course, Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. These materials are used in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) curricula in two-year colleges, as well as for educating employed technicians. 

Integrated Photonics is a five-module course that provides an overview of the technology, device characteristics, fabrication techniques and equipment, and applications in high-speed computing, telecommunications, biomedicine, and other fields.

Mathematics skills are essential for satisfactory progress in learning the technical content of material found in typical two-year engineering technology education programs. Students entering such programs come with varying backgrounds of mathematics achievement. This is a student review and study guide to help aspiring engineering technicians begin their studies with adequate math skills.

A student review and study guide to help aspiring photonics technicians begin their studies with adequate math skills.

A reference guide to fiber optics, fiber optics testing, fiber optics links and networks developed by JDSU – a company that designs and manufactures products for optical communications networks. The topics include: principals of light transmission in fiber, losses, fiber characterization, testing, use of OTDR, dispersions, attenuation profiles, and fiber optics links. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on -the -job training courses.

A reference guide to fiber optics, fiber optics testing, fiber optics links and networks developed by JDSU – a company that designs and manufactures products for optical communications networks. The topics include: principals of light transmission in fiber, losses, fiber characterization, testing, use of OTDR, dispersions, attenuation profiles, and fiber optics links. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on -the -job training courses.

A reference guide to fiber optics, fiber optics testing, fiber optics links and networks developed by JDSU – a company that designs and manufactures products for optical communications networks. The topics include: principals of light transmission in fiber, losses, fiber characterization, testing, use of OTDR, dispersions, attenuation profiles, and fiber optics links. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on -the -job training courses.

A comprehensive textbook with pedagogical supporting materials: course shells, teacher and student resources available through OpenStax.
​Optics topics are covered in chapters 24, 25, 26, 27.

A brief reference guide in fundamentals of fiber optics and testing developed by IDEAL Industries Inc.,- a telecommunication and electrical equipment manufacturer. This document includes brief explanations on the following topics: principles of fiber optics and fiber optics communication, terminations, testing, project estimation and bidding. It can be used as a supplement reading in college-level fiber optics classes or on-the-job training courses.