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Applied and Interdisciplinary Physics
Fiber Optics
1. Introduction to Fiber Optics
2. Fundamentals of Light and Optics
3. Optical Fiber Structure and Materials
4. Types of Optical Fibers
5. Light Propagation Theory
6. Signal Degradation Mechanisms
7. Fiber Optic System Components
8. Fiber Optic Communication Systems
9. Fiber Optic Sensing Systems
10. Manufacturing and Processing
11. Installation and Deployment
12. Testing and Measurement
13. Advanced Topics and Emerging Technologies
11.
Installation and Deployment
11.1.
Pre-Installation Planning
11.1.1.
Site Survey Requirements
11.1.2.
Route Planning
11.1.3.
Permit Acquisition
11.1.4.
Safety Considerations
11.2.
Installation Methods
11.2.1.
Underground Installation
11.2.1.1.
Direct Burial
11.2.1.2.
Conduit Systems
11.2.1.3.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
11.2.2.
Aerial Installation
11.2.2.1.
Pole-Mounted Systems
11.2.2.2.
Self-Supporting Cables
11.2.2.3.
All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Cables
11.2.3.
Indoor Installation
11.2.3.1.
Plenum-Rated Cables
11.2.3.2.
Riser-Rated Cables
11.2.3.3.
Cable Tray Systems
11.3.
Splicing and Termination
11.3.1.
Splice Enclosure Design
11.3.1.1.
Environmental Sealing
11.3.1.2.
Fiber Management
11.3.1.3.
Splice Tray Organization
11.3.2.
Fusion Splicing Procedures
11.3.2.1.
Fiber Preparation
11.3.2.2.
Cleaving Techniques
11.3.2.3.
Splice Machine Operation
11.3.2.4.
Splice Protection
11.3.3.
Connector Installation
11.3.3.1.
Epoxy-Polish Connectors
11.3.3.2.
Crimp-and-Cleave Connectors
11.3.3.3.
Field-Installable Connectors
11.3.4.
Testing During Installation
11.3.4.1.
Continuity Testing
11.3.4.2.
Loss Measurement
11.3.4.3.
OTDR Analysis
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