Lectures, readings, and project in the field of optical communications systems theory and practice. Topics: Optical fiber properties, optical transmitters and receivers, Raman and Erbium optical amplifiers, modulation, optical link design, wavelength division multiplexing optical networks (undersea, long haul, metro, local loop, and LAN). Optical testing with OTDR. Comments on real world issues encountered in building a network and purchasing equipment will be sprinkled throughout the semester. Sames as ECEN 4006.

Introduction Optical Fiber Sources Lasers (Semiconducor) LEDs Detectors p-i-n APD Fiber-based Systems

To develop an understanding of the basic physical principles of fiber optic telecommunication systems.

TLEN 5310 (Telecommunications Systems).

Palais, Fiber Optic Communications, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2004, ISBN 0130085103.

Web and e-mail access required. Students must be able to read PowerPoint slides, Adobe Acrobat files, and have a spreadsheet program. Students will access course materials using WebCT. Go to webct.colorado.edu for logon information and browser settings.