Module 9: Fiber Optics

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Objective:

Students will be able to describe the properties of optical wave guides.  They will be able to discuss problems associated with optical connectors.  They will know how to make a variety of optical measurements on telecommunication fibers.  Students will be able to describe the elements of a fiber-optic telecommunication system.

Web Material:

Fibers as optical wave guides

Optical Connectors

Optical Fiber Measurements

Fiber-Optic Communication

Additional Material: Hecht, chapter 5.6

Assignment:

Assignment 9