Course detail

Photonics and Optical Communications

FEKT-NFOKAcad. year: 2011/2012

The definition of photonics and related branches, history of optics and optical communications, advantages and disadvantages of optical communication, selection optical communication systems according to the place of usage.
Basic physical quantities in photonics, description of the photons, EM modes, polarization, Jones matrixes.
Description of the media where the optical beams are propagates, non linear effects, optical solitons.
Optical lenses, beamsplitters, mirrors, gratings.
Process of light emitting, LED, laser diodes, lasers, process of photodetection, PIN, APD.
Properties of optical fibers, fiber amplifiers.
Statistic and stationary parameters in optical systems, link budget, modulation
Design of fiber optics link, WDM, applications.
Atmospheric transmission media, attenuation, turbulence, refraction, noises.
Design of free space optical links, geometric attenuation, amplification on receiving lens.
Coherent and non coherent communication, topology of optical networks.
Multisegments transmitters and receivers, hybrid FSO/RF, UV scattering.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students become acquainted with optical wireless and fiber links and the designing of these communication systems. They will obtain objective preview on the questions of optical networks and factual vision of cooperation of free space optical links and radio frequency links. They will be practically acquainted with basic applications of photonics and optical communications in laboratory exercises.

Prerequisites

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

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Classification: 1 test, 5 laboratory protocols and 1 individual project. There are written and verbal parts of examination.

Course curriculum

1. System aspects of photonics
2. Photonics optics
3. Non linear optics and optical solitons
4. Optical lenses and components
5. Optical transmitters and receivers
6. Fiber amplifier
7. Basics of optical communication
8. Design of fiber optic link
9. Free space optics
10. Design of free space optical link
11. Photonics networks
12. Future of optical communication
13. Project

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of this subject is to introduce the horizontal, vertical and indoor optical communication systems, particular components and factual utilization to the students. Utilize of solitons in optical communications, optical fibers, fiber amplifiers and wavelength division multiplex (WDM) will be introduced as well as the future of optical communication.

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

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. System aspects of photonics
2. Photonics optics
3. Non linear optics and optical solitons
4. Optical lenses and components
5. Optical transmitters and receivers
6. Fiber amplifier
7. Basics of optical communication
8. Design of fiber optic link
9. Free space optics
10. Design of free space optical link
11. Photonics networks
12. Future of optical communication
13. Project

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

PC analysis of fiber modes and PC design of laser collimator
Measurement of atmospheric turbulence influence on beam intensity fluctuations
Measuring of WDM model
Measurement of atmospheric optical link parameters
Measuring of homodyne optical detection model