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Book Review: Electron Microscopy in the Study of Materials

Introductory survey, fibre preparation, materials and loss evaluation, propagation theory, signal distortion, fibre strength and stability, connection and splicing, transmitter, receiver and peripheral electronics, applications and systems considerations. The Editor must have found it exceedingly difficult to choose papers for the volume from so many available. He has made his selection not on the basis of priority, originality or technical excellence but with the objective of the book in mind. He has had to fit all parts together in the most lucid and educational way, cover all aspects as completely as the limited space permitted and include controversial or futuristic views if they have appeared to have any chance of realization. Few review papers are included because of space limitations but 15 are listed in the Introduction as well as 6 books and 2 Conference Proceedings which also review part or all of the field. This stimulating book with 370 illustrations, 35 tables and 942 references presents a wealth of information and deserves a place in the library of everyone interested in the use of optical fibres for the transmission of signals. It is already about three years, however, since the last of the articles chosen for inclusion in the book was written. F. A. BENSON, Professor ofElectronic Engineering, University ofSheffield