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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
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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. |
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Receivers and Noise.
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Optical Fiber as a Linear System. Using the Impulse Response of Fiber
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Modulation Types (ASK, FSK, PSK) and Receiver Models Final Project Proposals Due Today. |
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Links With Intersymbol Interference.
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Standards and Mask Testing Tektronix Description of SONET. Tektronix SONET Packet Standards.
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