Fiber optics test measurement specifications guide active and passive optical fiber characterization the use of optical fibers in fiber lasers for example is greatly facilitated by their proper characterization the resulting data are the foundation for optimized device designs and efficient product development. This is the most authoritative complete source of test and measurement information for engineers who design and maintain fiber optic networks this book presents measurement principles for characterizing all three basic components of a fiber optic communication system the optical transmitter fiber medium and optical receiver. Fiber optic test and measurement is the first authoritative complete guide to measuring both current optical networks and those on the horizon it reflects the collective experience of hewlett packards world class lightwave test and measurement organization and presents extensive information that has had limited circulation to date. From single optical component development through to module integration and system validation trusted optical test and measurement solutions are essential to any rd research institute although primarily designed for telecommunication applications the same equipment can often be used for an extended range of non telecom optical test and measurement purposes