ELEC-E3250 - Optical Fibers: Physics and Applications D, Lecture, 25.2.2025-8.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course provides an understanding of the principles and technologies of optical fiber. It covers optical fiber waveguide theory, the structure and performance of active fiber-optical devices, and discusses the new technologies and developing trends of optical fibers.

The objective of the course is to acquire an understanding of the physical principles of optical fibers on a level that allows participation in research in the field. The course is ideal for those entering the fiber-optic field or wanting to broaden their knowledge of photonics.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 25.02.2025 - 08.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanne Ludvigsen, Markku Sopanen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1 Optical waveguide theory

    1.1 Planar optical waveguide

    1.2 Cylindrical optical waveguide 

    2 Characteristics of optical fibers

    2.1  Attenuation, dispersion and nonlinear effects in optical fibers

    2.2  Transmission characteristics of optical pulses in optical fibers

    3 Applications of optical fiber such as supercontinuum generation and high-power fiber lasers

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam, home exercises

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course includes classroom lectures and exercises including demo exercises

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Slides and other material distributed in MyCourses.

    G.P. Agrawal, Lightwave Technology - Components and Devices (Wiley 2004)

    B.E.A. and M.C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics (Wiley, 2nd edition)

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 No teaching

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