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Aims :

This module is an introduction to the basics of light properties, fiber optics and light sources discussing especially the characteristics of optical fibers as regards their application to telecommunication and fiber optic sensors.

Topics :

Plane waves and light polarization (Ramo, cap. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.7).
Oblique incidente on dielectric surfaces; Snell’s law. Total reflection. (Ramo 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14 - Kasap 1.5, 1.6)).
Guided waves in dielectric planar waveguide (Ramo 9.2, 14.7 - Kasap 2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
Step and graded index (GRIN) fibers. (Ramo 14.9, 14.10 - Kasap 2.3, 2.4, 2.7).
Fiber dispersion (Ramo 8.16, 14.11 Kasap 2.2, 2.5, 2.6).
Fiber loss (Kasap 2.8, 2.9).
LED and LASER (Kasap 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.9, 4.11, 4.12).
Photodetector.
Interferometer. Beam splitters and retarding plates.

Textbooks :

Ramo Winnery Van Duzer, “Fields and waves in communication electronics”, John Wiley.
S. O. Kasap, “Optoelectronics and photonics: principles and practices”, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Iizuka, “Elements of Photonics” (2 volumi), Wiley Interscience, 2002.

Exam :

The examination previews one relation written on the tests of laboratory held during the course and an oral test.

Tutorial Session :

One hour after every lesson. The Thursday from the 15 to the 18 near the Department of Electromagnetism and Bioengineering of the Faculty of Engineering of Ancona.