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Course Details
Spring 2008-2009ELE 454
Photonics and Light Wave Communications
Introduction to fiber optic communication systems. Optical transmitters and receivers. System design and performance. Multi-channel lightwave systems. Optical amplifiers. Dispersion compensation.
Sample reading list:
Govind Agrawal, Fiber Optic Communication Systems
Reading/Writing assignments:
Student can expect to read 25 pages per week. Weekly problem sets and a term paper.
Requirements/Grading:
Other Exam - 10%
Take Home Mid term Exam - 20%
Take Home Final Exam - 30%
Oral Presentation(s) - 20%
Problem set(s) - 20%
Other Requirements:
Not Open to Freshmen.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42264 | L01 | 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm | T Th | Engineering Quad B-Wing B205 | Enrolled:13 Limit:35 |


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