Photonics and Optical Communication
Fotonik och optisk kommunikation

FAF095F, 7.5 credits

Valid from: Autumn 2013
Decided by: FN1/Anders Gustafsson
Date of establishment: 2013-04-02

General Information

Division: Atomic Physics
Course type: Course given jointly for second and third cycle
The course is also given at second-cycle level with course codes: FAF095, FYST41
Teaching language: English

Aim

The course aims at providing knowledge of the basic principles for designing the hardware side of optical communication systems. This is achieved by providing knowledge about optical fibres and wave guides, and how these components are integrated into optical communication systems

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• understand how light propagation in wave guides and optical fibres can be modelled
• understand the principles and calculate the performance of optical fiber components.
• understand the physics behind and operational principles of fiber optic networks

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• be able to design and theoretically evaluate the performance of simple optical communication systems.
• have an increased competence in presenting in writing an accomplished project.
• be able to search and acquire knowledge from references within the field.
• have an increased experience of working in groups of two or four persons towards a common goal.

Course Contents

Lectures: · Guided wave optics · Fibre optics · Fibre-optical communication systems Lab works: Three laboratory exercises: Fibre Optics, Integrated optics, Fiber optic networks. Demonstrations: Lab visit and examples of current research projects.

Course Literature

• Saleh, B. E. A. & Teich, M. C.: Fundamental of Photonics.
• local: Instructions to laboratory sessions.

Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Lectures, laboratory exercises, study visit

Examination Details

Examination formats: Written exam, written report
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:

Admission Details

Assumed prior knowledge: FAFF01 Optic and optical design

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

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