Fiber|LaserNews - Vol.3 - No.2 January 21, 1983 - Publications and Business Opportunities

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Fiber|Laser News Vol.3 No.2 dated January 21, 1983 announces a Phillips Publishing-sponsored seminar in Washington, D.C. on broadband network future trends, including fiber optics, satellites, and cable. It lists featured speakers and special presentations covering fiber optics technology, network architecture, local area networks, ISDN, viewdata, and teletext. The issue provides a publications catalog and summarizes federal procurement and contract opportunities for laser and optical fiber industries, plus a schedule of upcoming conferences and courses across the U.S. and abroad.

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ISSN 0275-6099 Fiber|LaserNewS Vol.3,No.2January 21,1983 SAHIN,CULLEN,MARCUS FEATURED AT PHILLIPS SEMINAR MIT Professor Kenan Sahin,Ungermann-Bass!Fred Cullen and the FCC office of Scienceand Technology's Technical Analysis Division chief,Michael Marcus,will highlight thelist of speakers at a seminar in Washington,D.C.,Jan.27-28."Future Trends in Broad-band Networks:Fiber Optics,Satellites and Cable,"is being sponsored in part by PhillipsPublishing,Inc.,publisher of FIBER/LASER NEWS. Special presentations are scheduled on:fiber optics technology,satellite technology,network architecture,local area networks,integrated services digital networks,and viewdata and teletext.(Phillips Publishing,Inc.,Attn:Diane Pontisso,7315 Wisconsin Ave.,Suite 1200N,Bethesda,MD 20814,301/986-0666.) # PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications,by Yasuharu Suematsu and Ken-ichi Iga.240 pp.$29.95.(John Wiley &Sons Inc..One Wiley Drive,Somerset,NJ 08873.) Laser:Supertool of the 1980s,by Jeff Hecht and Dick Teresi.261 pp.$16.70.(Phi1- lips Publishing,Inc..Suite 1200N,7315 Wisconsin Ave..Bethesda.MD 20814.) Fiber Optics and Lightwave Communications Standard Dictionary,by Martin Weik.$20.25.(See Phillips address above.) Elements of Optical Coherence Theory,by A.S.Marathay,316 pp.$39.95.(John Wileyaddress above.) Digital Telephony,by John Bellamy,$48.50.560 pp.(John Wiley address.) Waves and Photons:An Introduction to Quantum Optics,by Edwin Goldin.240 pp.$25.95.(Wiley address.) # FIBER/LASER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: These federal government procurements,reported inCommerce Business Daily,have been awarded or are contem-plated for firms in the laser and optical fiber indus-tries: Army Solicitation(RFTP DAAB07-83-R-E052)to provide laser infrared observation set AN/ GVS-5.This is a 2-step multi-year contract with special capability requirements at first step(U.S.Army Communications--Electronics Command,Fort Monmouth,NJ 07703). Solicitation(RFP NO0014-83-R-0042)Ma provide additional development to complete the hydrographic airborne laser sounder project(office of Naval Research,800 N.Quincy St.,Arlington,VA 22217). Air Force Solicitation to provide electro-optic countermeasures research.Work i8 of a cla881- fied nature.Fields include:(1)simulation and analysis;(2)IRCM flares and related ex- pendables;(3)aircraft camouflage;(4)electro-optical countermeasures;(5)infrared coun- termeasures;and(6)threat warning systems(Directorate of R&D Contracting,Attn:ASD/PMR- 1,Wright-Patterson,Air Force Base,OH 45433). NASA Contract to continue research on ocular protection against laser hazards awarded toFarrand Optical Co.,Valhalla,N.Y.,for $22,318;similar contract awarded to EvaporatedCoatings,Huntington Valley,Pa.,for $119,141;similar contract awarded to Honeywell,Inc.for $374,683. Jan.27-28:Future Trends in Broadband Networks:Fiber Op-tics,Satellite and Cable,in Washington,D.C.(Phil-lips Publishing Inc.,Attn:Diane Pontisso,7315 Wis-consin Ave.,Bethesda,MD 20814,301/986-0666)。Feb.1-2:The Practical Application of Laser MachineTools in Manufacturing,in Long Beach,Calif.Course wil1 also be offered May 3-4 in Tarrytown, N.Y.(Coherent,3210 Porter Drive,PO Box 10321,Palo Alto,CA 94303,415/858-7519).Feb.7-8:Ku-Band Satellite Communications in the'80s,in Washington,D.C.(Phillips Pub-lishing,Inc.,Attn:Diane Pontisso,7315 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda,MD 20814,301/986-0666). Feb.20-22:Outlook for Optical &Video Disc Systems and Applications,in Winter Park,Fla.(Institute for Graphic Communication,375 Commonwealth Ave.,Boston,MA 02115,617/267-9425). Feb.28-March 2:Topical Meeting on Optical Fiber Communication OFC'83,in New Orleans.(Optical Society of America,1816 Jefferson Place NW,Washington,DC 20036,202/223-8130). March 7-11:Laser Safety:Hazards,Inspection &Control,in San Antonio,Texas(EducationDirector,Laser Institute of America,5151 Monroe St.,Ste.103W,Toledo,OH 43623,419/882-8706). March 9-1

FAQs

What seminar is highlighted in this issue, and where and when will it be held?

A Phillips Publishing-sponsored seminar highlights future trends in broadband networks, focused on fiber optics, satellites, and cable. It is scheduled in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 27–28.

Which kinds of topics are included in the special presentations?

The special presentations cover fiber optics technology, satellite technology, network architecture, local area networks, integrated services digital networks, and viewdata and teletext.

What does the issue include besides the seminar information?

It lists available publications on optical fiber, lasers, quantum optics, and related communications topics, and it summarizes fiber/laser business opportunities from federal procurements plus an events schedule.

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