Technician's Guide to Fibre Optics by Donald J. Sterling
This up-dated text is a concise introduction to fibre optic technology for communications. The user who is new to the field should find the book is a valuable way to learn the basics. Both the theory of fibre and its applications in communications are presented thoroughly. An explanation and description of how fibre differs from copper wire is included, and there is a useful approach to how fibre is used.