Principles of optics, optical fiber, waveguides and hands- on experience with optical components. Optical fiber manufacturing and variety of industrial applications. Topics covered include: optical sources, detectors, fiber modes and mode-coupling, couplers, multiplexers, optical amplifiers, physical layer of optical networks, dispersion and nonlinear effects management. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for PLT 1003 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): OSS 1006. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.
Principles of optics, optical fiber, waveguides and hands- on experience with optical components. Optical fiber manufacturing and variety of industrial applications. Topics covered include: optical sources, detectors, fiber modes and mode-coupling, couplers, multiplexers, optical amplifiers, physical layer of optical networks, dispersion and nonlinear effects management. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for PLT 1003 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): OSS 1006. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week.
