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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The course includes the history of optical communications, an overview of passive elements (fibers, multiplexers, dispersion compensators, etc.) and an overview of active elements (optical switches and amplifiers, high-speed coherent transmission systems). The course also includes the latest topics presented at prestigious conferences such as ECOC or OFC. Attention is also paid to new applications such as very precise time transfer, ultra-stable frequency or sensing. Exercises will focus on actual work with optical components and on the measurement of their parameters. Students will solve real problems they may encounter in practice. Lecture topics: 1. Introduction to optics, history of optical communications. 2. Optical fibres, their types, applications. 3. Linear phenomena and their influence on signal transmission. 4. Non-linear phenomena and their influence on signal transmission. 5. The most important measurements: dispersion, attenuation, optical reflectometry. 6. 7. Optical signal amplification, types of optical amplifiers. 8. High-speed modulation, transmitters and receivers. 9. New types of transceivers (100/200/400 Gigabit Ethernet and OTN). 10. Coherent high-speed transmission systems. 11. New non-data applications. 12. Quantum optics and other technological trends. 1. Introduction to the basic elements of optical networks. Fibres, passive components, active components. 2. Basic measurements used in practical operation of optical networks. Attenuation, OTDR. 3. Spectral measurements of different types of optical transmitters. 4. Construction and measurement of a simple optical transmission path.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Laboratory, Practical training
- Class attendance
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Course objectives: The aim of the course is to provide a basic overview of optical networks with a focus on practical applications in the Internet and network infrastructure, possible problems in their deployment and their solutions.
Theoretical and practical experience in the field of high-speed optical networks.
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Prerequisites
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They're not. It's a basic course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination
The course will be completed by a multiple choice examination with a maximum of 60 points. Exercises will be graded with a maximum of 40 points (10 per block). The minimum score for passing the exam is 50. There will be two make-up dates (dates to be arranged). There are no other requirements for the student, this is a basic introductory course.
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Recommended literature
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AGRAWAL, G. P. Fiber-Optic Communications Systems. 4th ed. New York: Wilay, 2010.. ISBN 978-0-470-50511-3.
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DUTTON, Harry J. R. Understanding Optical Communications. Prentice Hall, 1998. ISBN 0130201413.
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