Course detail

Optical Communication Fundamentals and Optoelectronics

FEKT-BOPEAcad. year: 2015/2016

Students will be acquainted with radiometric and photometric quantities, metrology and hygiene aspects of optoelectronics (optoelectronic safety in the laboratory in terms of eye health) wave optics (interference, coherence, diffraction and holography), optical resonators, Gaussian beam in free space, the principle function of laser , semiconductor optoelectronics (laser diodes, LEDs, photodiodes PIN and avalanche photodiodes), the principle of light propagation in optical fibers, optical fiber links, atmospheric, mobile and space optical links and optical sensors.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate is able:
- To describe the wave and quantum manifestations of light
- To describe and explain holography, interference, diffraction and coherence
- To explain the principle of laser function
- To design optical fiber and wireless links
- To compare individual optoelectronic components and discuss their advantages and disadvantages

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

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

1. Metrological aspects of optoelectronics
2. Optical spectrum and characteristics of radiation
3. Interferometry and optical interferometers
4. Diffraction, holography and thermograms
5. Optical components and their characteristics
6. Lasers and laser diodes
7. LED and photodiodes
8. Sensors and displays
9. Fiber optics
10. Optical fiber links
11. Optical wireless links
12. Optical sensors (lidars and laser radars)
13. Future of the optoelectronics

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with medical, sanitary and metrological aspects of optoelectronics, wave optics and quantum manifestations of light. The next goal is to explain the function of the resonator and the principle of laser functions and to analyze semiconductor optoelectronics, light propagation in optical fibers and problems of optical communications and optical sensors.

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. Základy fotoniky 1-4. Matfyzpress, Praha 1994 (CS)
WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Elektronický učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, REL 023 (CS)
WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Skripta. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, ISBN 80-214-2264-5 (CS)

Recommended reading

GAGLIARDI, R. M., KARP, S. Optical Communications. John Wiley, New York 1995 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch B-EST , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Lucie Hudcová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Metrological aspects of optoelectronics
Optical spectrum and characteristics of radiation
Interferometry and optical interferometers
Diffraction, holography and thermograms
Optical components and their characteristics
Lasers and laser diodes
LED and photodiodes
Sensors and displays
Fiber optics
Fiber links
Optical wireless links
Lidars and laser radars
Future of the optoelectronics

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Measurement of surfaces reflectivity
Measurement of response and linearity of optical receiver
Measurement of fibre attenuation
Computer modeling of optical wireless link budget
Measurement of qualitative parameters of optical link