(3 units). Optics review. Dielectric slab waveguides and introduction to integrated optics. Optical fibers and fiber devices (bandgap structures, Bragg reflectors). Theory of optical fiber communications. Signal degradation in optical fibers. Optical sources. Photo detectors. Optical transmitters. Optical receivers. Optical amplifiers. WDM Systems. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 3106 or PHY 3320
(3 units). Optics review. Dielectric slab waveguides and introduction to integrated optics. Optical fibers and fiber devices (bandgap structures, Bragg reflectors). Theory of optical fiber communications. Signal degradation in optical fibers. Optical sources. Photo detectors. Optical transmitters. Optical receivers. Optical amplifiers. WDM Systems. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 3106 or PHY 3320
