The Rewiring of America The Fiber Optics Revolution : the Fiber Optics Revolution

The Rewiring of America: The Fiber Optics Revolution provides a comprehensive discussion on the progression of fiber optics technology in America. The book discusses several issues concerning the introduction of fiber optics, such as its history, the initial reaction of the public, applications, and possible future of the technology. The text first tackles the essential issues, specifically the history of fiber optics such as its birth, introduction to the public, popular opinions, and the challenges of its implementation. The book explains how several telecommunication corporations use such technology to its full potential to improve their services. Other industries such as computing and the military, which were exploring fiber optics, are also discussed along with applications to different fields, such as medicine, entertainment, transportation, and space exploration. The text also discusses the future of fiber optics, especially the role it will play in American society. The book will be of great use to any readers who are interested in information technology, communication engineering, and similar fields, especially those who are interested in American technology. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Prologue , Pages ix-xii Chapter 1 - Birth of a Technology , Pages 1-14 Chapter 2 - Fiber Optics: First Steps , Pages 15-23 Chapter 3 - The Battle for Acceptance , Pages 25-32 Chapter 4 - Fiber Scores Its First Breakthroughs , Pages 33-46 Chapter 5 - The Economics of Fiber , Pages 47-58 Chapter 6 - Divestiture's Impact , Pages 59-72 Chapter 7 - Rewiring the Countryside , Pages 73-114 Chapter 8 - Rewiring the Cities , Pages 115-129 Chapter 9 - The Business of Fiber Optics , Pages 131-154 Chapter 10 - Revitalizing the Computer Industry , Pages 155-171 Chapter 11 - Refitting the U.S. Military , Pages 173-190 Chapter 12 - “The Oceans will be Littered with Fiber...” , Pages 191-210 Chapter 13 - A World of Applications , Pages 211-225 Chapter 14 - Networks of Tomorrow , Pages 227-238 Index , Pages 239-241 Chaffee assesses the development, technology, and applications of the fiber networks now developing to better connect America. He details the development of the fiber idea and discusses its application in business, computers, the military, and trans-ocean links. Chaffee also covers the issues of wiring the cities and countryside and the economics of fiber. ISBN 0-12-166360-4: $27.00