Generation, transmission, detection and manipulation of high-speed optical signals.
This course deals with the fundamentals and applications of the generation, transmission, detection and manipulation of high speed optical signals. The course is broadly divided into four sections. The first part of the course discusses the primary methods used to generate high speed optical signals. The second part introduces methodologies for the detection, measurement, and characterization of optical signals that are beyond the capabilities of conventional electronics. The third part deals with high speed optical signal transmission, including linear and nonlinear pulse propagation, as well as mathematical methods for predicting the temporal and spectral characteristics that are affected by nonlinear effects. The final part of the course describes critical signal processing techniques for future optical communication networks, computer interconnects and advanced ultrahigh speed signal processing.
Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing, OSE 6111 and OSE 6525 or PHY 5346, or Consent of Instructor
List of topics
Introduction
High Speed Optical Signal Generation
High Speed Signal Detection
High Speed Optical Signal Transmission
Signal Processing
Recommended Reference Materials
Low Noise Modelocked Semiconductor Optical Clock