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Course unit
FIBER OPTICS (MOD. A)
INP9086635, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2019/20
Integrated course for this unit
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Core courses |
ING-INF/02 |
Electromagnetic Fields |
6.0 |
Course unit organization
Period |
First semester |
Year |
1st Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Type of hours |
Credits |
Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Lecture |
6.0 |
48 |
102.0 |
No turn |
Examination board
Examination board not defined
Common characteristics of the Integrated Course unit
Prerequisites:
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The course requires knowledge in Calculus, Linear Algebra and Physics. |
Target skills and knowledge:
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The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge about propagation of electromagnetic fields in metallic wave-guides and, mostly, in optical fibers. The student will also have the opportunity to participate to lab activities, both experimental and numerical. |
Examination methods:
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The knowledge and skills of the student are assessed by means of a written exam, the reports about the experimental laboratory and an optional oral exam. The oral exam is mandatory is the student does not attend successfully the laboratory activity. The written exam includes both exercises and open questions. |
Assessment criteria:
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The student will be evaluated on his/her comprehension and knowledge of the course topics and on his/her ability to elaborate and discuss them clearly and with proper language. The same criteria are applied in the evaluation of the laboratory reports. |
Specific characteristics of the Module
Course unit contents:
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The world-wide optical fiber network is the "nervous system" of our society, through which all the Internet traffic is transmitted. The course focuses on the propagation of signal in optical fibers and on the main devices used to characterize optical fibers. The theoretical lectures will be supported by laboratory lectures, during which the students will be able to verify experimentally the main concepts. |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
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The main topics of the course are listed below.
- Production of optical fibers.
- Propagation in optical fiber: ray and modal theory.
- Attenuation, phase velocity, group velocity. Modal and chromatic dispersion.
- Coupled mode theory. Polarization mode dispersion. Spatial division multiplexing.
- Nonlinear propagation effects in optical fibers.
- Measurement devices: optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR); optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
- Laboratory experiments. |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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Innovative teaching methods: Teaching and learning strategies
- Lecturing
- Laboratory
- Working in group
- Problem solving
Innovative teaching methods: Software or applications used
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
- Matlab
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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