ELT 4090 - Fiber Optics

1. Introduction to Fiber Optics 
   1. Explore the history of optical communication.
   2. Discuss how fiber optic technology evolved.
   3. Discussion of fiber optic light propagation using a block diagram.
   4. Basic fiber optic cable construction.
   5. Theory of light propagation.
   6. Explore some of the key advantages of using fiber optic technology.
   7. Discuss the limitations of fiber optic technology.
2. Fiber Optic Applications 
   1. Describe the theory of fiber optic communications.
   2. Identify the purpose of optical transmitters, receivers, and optical fibers.
   3. Understand light energy terms and measurements.
   4. Describe operation of an optical transmitter.
   5. Understand operation and characteristics of incandescent lamps and LEDs as optical transmitters.
   6. Describe operation of an optical receiver.
   7. Understand operation and characteristics of photocells, photodiodes, photovoltaics, phototransistors as optical receivers.
   8. Verify the principles of fiber optic communications.
   9. Demonstrate a simple fiber optic communication link.
   10. Observe the operation of LEDs and incandescent lamps as light sources.
   11. Observe the operation of photocells, photodiodes, photovoltaic cells and phototransistors as light detectors.
3. Introduction to Lasers 
   1. Describe the basic particle theory of light.
   2. Describe the basic wave theory of light.
   3. Describe the principles behind the quantum theory of light.
   4. Define the term Laser.
   5. Describe the quantum theory of radiation.
   6. Describe the characteristics of laser light.
   7. Describe the fundamental elements of a laser.
   8. Describe the various uses of lasers.
4. Introduction to Lasers 
   1. Describe the basic particle theory of light.
   2. Describe the basic wave theory of light.
   3. Describe the principles behind the quantum theory of light.
   4. Define the term Laser.
   5. Describe the quantum theory of radiation.
   6. Describe the characteristics of laser light.
   7. Describe the fundamental elements of a laser.
   8. Describe the various uses of lasers.
5. Fiber Optic Cable Connections 
   1. Explain losses due to the different types of misalignment and waveguide geometry.
   2. Describe the basic steps for splicing waveguides properly.
   3. Identify the six requirements for a good connector.
   4. Connectorize a fiber optic cable properly.
   5. Determine the losses of adding a non-permanent mechanical splice to a fiber optic cable.
6. Fiber Optic Systems Troubleshooting 
   1. Identify a faulted fiber optic system.
   2. Develop an organized troubleshooting strategy.
   3. Understand how to isolate a faulted section of a fiber optic system.
   4. Demonstrate the steps involved in properly troubleshooting a fiber optic system using a troubleshooting flowchart.
   5. Examine the characteristics of a faulty transmission circuit, transmission medium, and receiver circuit.