Lightwave Systems

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

Prerequisite for this subject is:

OR

Enrolment in Master of Telecommunications Engineering.

None

None

Anti-requisite for this subject is:

ELEN40009(431-466) RF, Microwave and Optoelectronics

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject will explore the physical principles and issues that arise in the design of lightwave systems. Students will study topics from: Transmission of light over wave guides; production of light by lasers; light modulation; conversion of light signals to electrical signals; optical multiplexing and demultiplexing; light amplification; dispersion and dispersion compensation; optical nonlinearities; modulation and advanced detection schemes. This material will be complemented by exposure to lightwave systems and measurement techniques in the laboratory.

On completing this subject the student should be able to:

• Explain the operation of lightwave systems in terms of the underlying physical principles;
• Quantitatively model and assess the performance of a lightwave system;
• Conduct laboratory experiments involving lightwave devices in the laboratory.

• One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 70% (must pass written exam to pass subject);
• Continuous assessment of submitted project work, not exceeding 30 pages over the semester, worth 30%.

TBA

None

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large

Credit may not be obtained for both

ELEN40009(431-466) RF, Microwave and Optoelectronics and ELEN90059 Lightwave Systems