Module 8:  Fiber Optics

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Objective:

Students will be able to describe the properties of optical wave guides.  They will be able to discuss problems associated with optical connectors.  They will know how to make a variety of optical measurements on telecommunication fibers.  Students will be able to describe the elements of a fiber-optic telecommunication system. Students will also be able to describe the characteristics of some planar optical devices and some components of optical integrated circuits.

Web Material:

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Fibers as optical wave guides  (April 20)

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Optical Connectors  (April 20)

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Optical Fiber Measurements  (April 20)

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Fiber-Optic Communication  (April 22)

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Integrated Optics  (April 22)

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Summary 

Additional Material:  Chartier, chapters 12,  Guided Optics