Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
SME011 Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications 6.0 ECTS credits
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LANGUAGE: English/Swedish
EXAMINER
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PREREQUISITES
COURSE AIM
To give the student basic knowledge about optoelectronic components and about methodes for fiber optical communication.
CONTENTS
Radiometry and photometry (8 %). Solid state physics (12 %). Optical sources and transmitters (18 %). Optical detectors and receivers (12 %). Fiber optical waveguides (18 %). Fiber cables and connectors (4 %). Communication systems (12 %). Fiber optical sensors (12 %). Future trends (4 %).
TEACHING
Some of the course theory is explained during lectures. Problems are given as homework for the students. Solutiones to the problems are given during lectures. Two compulsory lessons deal with connectors for fiber cables and the design of a simple fiberoptical link.
EXAMINATION
Written test with differentiated grades.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:
ITEMS AND CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.7 ECTS
Written exam 5.2 ECTS
COURSE LITERATURE
Wilson J. and Hawkes J.F.B.: Optoelectronics; An introduction, second edition, Prentice Hall 1989, ISBN 0-13-638495-1.
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Last modified 97-03-05
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