Course detail

Optical Communications and Networks

FEKT-GFOKAcad. year: 2019/2020

Students will learn about photonics and related disciplines, the history of optics and optical communications, advantages and disadvantages of optical communications, optical communication systems division, Jones' matrices, nonlinear optics, optical active and passive components, atmospheric transmission media in the optical spectrum and optical links design.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate is able: (1) to design optical fiber link, (2) to design optical wireless link, (3) to compare particular optical networks, (4) to explain function of hybrid links, (5) to compare particular optical sources and detectors and to discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation: 2 tests (up to 12 points for both tests), 5 laboratory exercises (up to 20 points) and 1 individual project (up to 8 points). The test has a compulsory written part (up to 40 points) and a compulsory oral part (up 20 points). The content of the exam corresponds to the subject annotation.

Course curriculum

Lectures:
1. System aspects of photonics.
2. Photonics optics.
3. Nonlinear optics.
4. Optical lenses and components.
5. Optical resonators and laser theory.
6. Optical transmitters and receivers.
7. Laser applications.
8. Fundamentals of optical communications and photonic networks.
9. Optical fibers and fiber amplifiers.
10. Optical fiber communications.
11. Atmospheric transmission media in optical spectrum.
12. Optical wireless links.
13. Future of optical communication.

Laboratory exercises:
1. Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation.
2. Measurement of geometrical parameters of the laser beam.
3. Measurement of laser diode and LED characteristics.
4. Measurement of attenuation in optical fibers.
5. Transmission of information via optical fiber.
6. Measurement of reflectance.
7. Measurement of polarization.
8. Measurement of contrast in interference pattern.
9. Measurement of characteristics of optical filters.
10. Measurement of attenuation in atmosphere.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with horizontal, vertical and indoor optical communication systems, various components and their specific use. Students will learn how to design optical fiber and wireless links. The training includes introduction to optical solitons in optical communication, optical amplifiers, optical fibers and wavelength division multiplex (WDM). The future of optical communications will be also discussed.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SALEH, B.E.A., TEICH, M.C. Fundamentals of Photonics. Wiley-Interscience, 2007. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme TECO-G Master's

    branch G-TEC , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

1. System aspects of photonics.
2. Photonics optics.
3. Nonlinear optics.
4. Optical lenses and components.
5. Optical resonators and laser theory.
6. Optical transmitters and receivers.
7. Laser applications.
8. Fundamentals of optical communications and photonic networks.
9. Optical fibers and fiber amplifiers.
10. Optical fiber communications.
11. Atmospheric transmission media in optical spectrum.
12. Optical wireless links.
13. Future of optical communication.

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Measurement of wavelength of the laser radiation.
2. Measurement of geometrical parameters of the laser beam.
3. Measurement of laser diode and LED characteristics.
4. Measurement of attenuation in optical fibers.
5. Transmission of information via optical fiber.
6. Measurement of reflectance.
7. Measurement of polarization.
8. Measurement of contrast in interference pattern.
9. Measurement of characteristics of optical filters.
10. Measurement of attenuation in atmosphere.