Course detail

Photonics and Optical Communications

FEKT-NFOKAcad. year: 2009/2010

Coherent and non-coherent optical communication systems. Utilize of solitons in optical communications. Erbium-doped or praseodymium-doped fiber amplifiers. Wireless optical links design. Interoperability of optical and satellite links. Photonics networks elements and design. Optical networks access, wavelength division multiplex (WDM). Medicine photonics (laser tweezers and equipment for laser surgery). Visit Laser Workplace at Military Academy in Brno and/or Eye Clinic of Faculty Hospital in Brno.

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

Students become acquainted with utilize of solitons in optical communications, fiber amplifiers, wavelength division multiplex (WDM), coherent and non-coherent optical communication systems and wireless optical links. They will obtain conception of interoperability of optical and satellite links. They become practical acquainted with basic medicine and telecommunication photonics applications.

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

Evaluation: 2 tests, 5 laboratory protocols and 1 individual project. There are written and verbal parts of examination.

Course curriculum

Systems aspects of photonics
Photonic optics
Fiber amplifiers
Nonlinear optics and optical solitons
Design of optical fiber link
Design of optical wireless link
Coherent optical communication system
Photonics networks

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Introduce students with utilize of solitons in optical communications, fiber amplifiers, wavelength division multiplex (WDM) and wireless optical links. Clarifying coherent and non-coherent optical communication systems. Produce interoperability of optical and satellite links. Introduce problems of photonics networks.

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 EEKR-MN Master's

    branch MN-EST , 2. year of study, winter semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

24 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Systems aspects of photonics
Photonic optics
Fiber amplifiers
Nonlinear optics and optical solitons
Design of optical fiber link
Design of optical wireless link
Coherent optical communication system
Photonics networks

Fundamentals seminar

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Photonic optics
Design of optical fiber link
Design of optical wireless link
Coherent optical systems

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

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

The other activities

3 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Wilfert, CSc.

Syllabus

Individual project
Excursion