Optoelectronic and Photonic Devices

Catalog description

The course provides an understanding of the combined use of optoelectronic and photonic components and devices, which enables the design of a well-engineered fiber optic communication system. The first part of the course provides a review of sources, amplifiers, detectors, and signal degradation mechanisms in optical fibers. The second part of the course focuses on wavelength-division multiplexed fiber networks and optical switching cores for routing. Finally, system design testing and performance optimization for different network configurations will also be tested with the aid of system modeling software.