Course detail
Optical Networks
FEKT-MPA-OSEAcad. year: 2022/2023
The course deals with types of optical fibers, optical fiber manufacturing, construction fiber optic cable, connecting optical fibers and cables. Further theoretical issues of optical transmission networks. They are discussed in the optical access network, optical transport network, the global network for multiplexing optical transmission, measurement and monitoring of optical telecommunication networks.
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of optical fibers for information transmission,
- Connect welding optical fibers,
- Become acquainted with the deployment of different technologies in networks,
- Be able to design a local optical transport network
- Acquire knowledge in deploying broadband technology in optical networks,
- Acquire knowledge of the problems of WDM - Wavelength multiplexes
- Acquire knowledge of networks: FTTx (fiber to the building, home, etc.)
- Acquire knowledge from measurements on optical fibers,
- Get the orientation of the problems of distortion - Dispersion (CD - Chromatic, Polarization - PMD),
- Acquire knowledge of sight optical networks.
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Recommended optional programme components
Literature
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
For tutorials and laboratory classes to 30 points.
The written exam to 70 points.
Language of instruction
Work placements
Course curriculum
2. Types of optical fibers - transmission properties.
3. Theory of transmission over optical fiber.
4. Manufacture of optical fibers and cables.
5.Concentrations of optical fibers.
6. Radiation sources, modulation and detection.
7. Optical telecommunication systems I.
8. Optical telecommunication systems II.
9. Optical telecommunication systems III.
10. Installation of fiber-optic lines.
11. Optical fibrous joint.
12. Measuring methods of optical communications.
13. Planar optical waveguides.
Aims
(LAN, MAN, WAN) and global networks.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPC-TIT Master's, any year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPA-CAN Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPAD-CAN Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPA-EAK Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
eLearning