The Advanced Course is part of the second edition of the University Expert Title in Photonic Systems offered by the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, which comprises a total of six courses. The fiber optics course, like all the others, while designed within a university academic structure (ECTS credits), can be taken by any interested professional or technician.
The fiber optics course is designed to be cross-disciplinary, introducing concepts of fiber optic technologies and transmission to engineering students at our Higher Polytechnic School of Elche (Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering branches) as well as to any other interested professionals or students. As a cross-disciplinary course, minimal prior knowledge is required; only a basic understanding of wave phenomena from the first year of a university degree is necessary. At the same time, it is geared towards introducing technical aspects of fiber optic technology and instrumentation.
Course Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of optical waveguide and fiber propagation and their specifications, as well as the techniques for their fabrication, characterization, and coupling to other systems.
- To understand distribution, coupling, filtering, interference, and modulation devices based on guided optics.
- To perform basic measurement and characterization tasks on optical waveguides and fibers, as well as photonic devices based on them.
- To understand applications of optical fiber in transmission and sensor systems.
Competencies:
Related to those of the University Expert Study in Photonic Systems, eusfoton.umh.es
C1. Analyze, develop, or evaluate the operation of photonic components, systems, or prototypes to determine their functionality, optimization, or establish their operating limits.
C4. Analyze, integrate, and evaluate fiber optic-based photonic systems, such as sensor or transmission systems, as well as guided optics-based devices.
C6. Determine the potential commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses of photonic systems and devices
. C7. Determine photonic applications suitable for meeting commercial needs.
C8. Select, purchase, operate, and monitor commercial photonic systems for specific purposes.
C9. Carry out research tasks in new photonic technologies, read scientific and technical documentation, and write technical reports or research proposals.
Structure of the studies
Single course, integrated within the University Expert Study in Photonic Systems.
1. Optical Fibers:
Types of fibers. Modal propagation.
Attenuation and dispersion. Nonlinear effects.
Pulse propagation. Manufacturing. Splicing
. Connectorization. Cabling. Microstructured fibers
2. Passive Fiber Optic Devices
: Couplers: vanishing field and fusion couplers. Demultiplexers. Polarizers and Circulators.
Bragg Gratings
3. Integrated Optical Devices
: Flat and grooved waveguides. Waveguide propagation.
Couplers and splitters: vanishing field, Dragone, Y-junction, MMI. AWG.
Integrated electro-optical modulators.
4. Applications
MI-DD transmission systems
Fiber optic sensors
Reflectometry
Practicals
1. Propagation in optical waveguides and fibers
2. Electro-optical modulation
3. Passive devices
4. Reflectometry
Methodology:
Theory classes.
Problem-solving classes.
Laboratory sessions.
Computer lab sessions.
Tutorials.
Group tutorials.
Independent student work.
The registration period runs from January 20th to 31st, 2014 and costs 150 Euros, with a maximum of 12 students.
The ECTS duration of the course is 3 credits or 75 hours, which correspond to 30 hours of class, 15 hours of directed work and 30 hours of individual study.
It will be taught from February 17th to May 9th, 2014.
