Intro to Fibre Optics & Optical Networks
Description
If you are new to fibre optics and would like to learn about it the this
could be the course for you
The intent is to provide the student with an excellent understanding of
the fundamentals of fibre optics, optical networks, including system architecture,
performance, components and technology.
Intro
to Fibre Optics & Optical Networks starts with the growing demand
for bandwidth, network architecture, and how the network has evolved over
time. It then moves onto properties of optical fibre, first generation,
second generation and third generation networks and technology.
Who Will Benefit
The target audience is those who require a sound understanding of
the fundamentals of optical networks, architecture, technology and design
issues. The emphasis on the underlying technology and applied physics
make this course suitable for those in the following roles:
- Product line management
- System design
- System testing
- Systems engineering
- Network engineering
- Product support
- Product R & D
- Sales & Marketing
This course is written for those in technology-based roles. Therefore, the entry level of education and experience can be expected to vary greatly. Given the general nature of the course and the diverse background of the audience, this course will use terminology appropriate for a non-technical audience.
Table of Contents
There are 5 chapters.
Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION
- Define the term bandwidth.
- Identify the factors behind the growing demand for bandwidth.
- Classify networks and sub-networks according to transmission distance and bandwidth requirements.
- Describe the key features of first-generation fibre-optic networks.
- Describe the key features of second-generation fibre-optic networks.
- Describe the key features of third-generation fibre-optic networks.
- Summary
Chapter 2 - THE OPTICAL FIBRE CHANNEL
- Describe the basic structure of optical fibre
- Describe the principle of Total Internal Reflection (TIR).
- Describe wave-guiding and its importance to optical networks.
- Define mode
- Identify the two categories of optical fibre and their defining characteristics.
- Identify how attenuation is measured in optical fibre networks.
- Identify intrinsic effects that cause attenuation in optical fibre
- Describe how Rayleigh Scattering causes attenuation in optical fibre
- Describe how waveguide imperfections cause attenuation in optical fibre
- Describe how the power loss graph may be used to estimate the capacity of the optical fibre channel.
- Define dispersion
- Explain how dispersion is quantified
- Describe the effects of dispersion
- List three causes of dispersion in optical fibre
- Describe modal dispersion
- Describe material dispersion
- Describe waveguide dispersion
- Explain how dispersion can be controlled.
- Summary Fibre
Chapter 3 - FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION LINKS
- List the key components of a 1st Generation optical link and describe their function.
- Describe the basic structure and function of a laser in an optical network.
- Describe the construction of the semiconductor laser.
- Explain how lasers generate light.
- Describe the effect of temperature on the performance of lasers.
- Explain the difference between MLM and SLM lasers
- Describe the basic properties of MLM lasers.
- Describe the basic properties of SLM lasers.
- Describe two common methods for achieving single longitudinal mode lazing.
- Explain the purpose of modulation.
- Outline the basic principle of IMDD modulation.
- Describe modulation bandwidth
- Define "chirp" and explain its significance.
- Describe the functions of an external modulator
- Describe the basic function of the electro-absorption modulator
- Describe the basic function of the Mach-Zehnder interferometer
- Explain how the receiver converts optical pulses to electronic signals
- Identify and describe two commonly used types of photodetector
- Describe how the behaviours of optical fibre and transmitter/receiver components combine to achieve a particular performance level.
- Summary
Chapter 4 - DENSE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING AND OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS
- Describe what is meant by optical amplification
- Distinguish between all-optical and electronic amplification and explain the advantages of optical amplification
- Explain the role and placement of optical amplifiers in fiber-optic networks
- Explain the key specifications of an optical amplifier · Explain the operation of the erbium-doped fibre amplifier (EDFA)
- Explain the concept and realisation of gain flatness in EDFAs
- Explain available EDFA types and features
- Explain semiconductor optical amplifiers
- Explain Raman amplifiers
- Summarise state-of-the-art optical amplifier capabilities
- Explain wavelength multiplexing and demultiplexing
- Explain trade-offs in the choice of channel separation
- Explain the operation of gratings in WDM systems
- Explain the operation of the AWG - Summarise the key points about Amplifiers and WDM
Chapter 5 - CONNECTION /PACKED-ORIENTATED ALL-OPTICAL NETWORKS
- Describe the prospects for growth in network bandwidth
- Describe the growth in all-optical network functionality
- Describe the need for packet-switched optical networks
- Describe the progress of fibre optics toward the individual user
- Summarise the main ideas of the course
Author: Professor
Edward (Ted) H. Sargent
Edition: December, 2000
Pages: full colour 89 8.5" x 11"
Price: Quote me (Book only) or available as part of Online Training course