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Introduction to Optical Fiber: Handling, Preparation, Splicing, and Patch Cables |
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Basic Fiber Measurements 62.5um data sheet 50um data sheet SMF-28 data sheet OTDR Quick Guide Camera Specification for NA Part CCD specifications. 8.4 um X 768 pixels = 6.45 mm width More Info
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Group Velocity, Modal Dispersion, and Multimode Fibers Matlab subroutine for index of SiO2 Matlab subroutine for index of GeO2 Matlab mode solver, type in your own NA Matlab mode solver, calculates based on composition The Python files can be found at this location. The above files are there too. |
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Graded Index Fibers. Higher Order Modes and Orbital Angular Momentum. |
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Chromatic and Waveguide Dispersion. Total Dispersion and Single Mode Fibers. Pulse Propagation. Matlab subroutine for index of SiO2 Matlab subroutine for index of GeO2 Matlab mode solver, type in your own NA Matlab mode solver, calculates based on composition Full Mathematica mode solver. Calculates total dispersion and includes chromatic dispersion. Python files can be found in the link provided above. |
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Review of Fibers and Putting it all Together. Dispersion Managment and Compensation. New Optical Fiber Technologies. | 30
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Optical Fiber as a Linear System. Using the Impulse Response of Fiber
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Final Project Proposals Due Tues. Mar. 25. Class discussion only, no writeup necessary. This will count 5% toward the final project grade.
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Probability of Error and Bit Error Rate Final Project Proposals Due Today. |
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Standards and Mask Testing Map of Telcordia Optical Standards Tektronix Description of SONET. Tektronix SONET Packet Standards.
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Hot Topics: Data Centers and Optical Space Comms |
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