Course detail
Optical Communication
FEKT-BKC-OKOAcad. year: 2020/2021
Students will be acquainted with laser beam properties, Gaussian beam, time and spatial coherence, diffraction theory, Jones´ description of the polarization, properties of basic optical components, laser, laser diodes and LED, laser beam shaping, principle of photodetection and photodetectors, noises in optical communication, modulation in optical communication, types and properties of optical fibers, optical link budget and optical fiber link design, atmospheric transmission media in optical spectrum and optical wireless link design, hybrid and fully photonic links and VLC.
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
- To describe the wave and electromagnetic manifestations of light
- To describe and explain polarization, diffraction and coherence
- To explain the principle of laser function
- To design optical fiber and wireless links
- To compare individual optoelectronic and optical components and discuss their advantages and disadvantages
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course curriculum
2. Laser beam properties
3. Optical diffraction and polarization
4. Optical components
5. Optical transmitters
6. Optical receivers
7. Theory of optical communication
8. Optical fibers
9. Design of optical fiber link
10. Atmospheric transmission media
11. Design of optical wireless link
12. Hybrid, fully photonic links and VLC
13. Optical communication network
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Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
WILFERT,O. Optoelektronika. Elektronický učební text. UREL VUT v Brně, Brno 2002, REL 023 (CS)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BKC-EKT Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Laser beam properties
Optical diffraction and polarization
Optical components
Optical transmitters
Optical receivers
Theory of optical communication
Optical fibers
Design of optical fiber link
Atmospheric transmission media
Design of optical wireless link
Hybrid, fully photonic links and VLC
Optical communication network
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Transmission of information by optical fiber
Measurement of surface reflectivity
Measurement of response and linearity of optical receiver
Measurement of laser beam polarisation
Measurement of laser diode and LED properties
Laser beam shaping
Design of optical wireless link
Design of optical fiber link
Laser beam safety