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Advanced Topics in Optical Communication (ELEN90085)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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AIMS

This subject provides the fundamental knowledge and skills for conducting research in optical communications. The subject provides in-depth examination of the key advances in high-speed optical communications. It includes regular lecturing classes as well as a presentation by each student on a relevant topic of their choice.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Coverage of selected topics from the following:

  • Linear polarization systems;
  • Jones and Stokes space representations;
  • Jones matrices for various optical components;
  • Modulation formats in optical communications;
  • Nonlinearity in optical fibres;
  • Channel capacity of optical fibres;
  • Space-division multiplexing in optical fibres.

Intended learning outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):


On completion of this subject, it is expected that the student will be able to:



  • Analyse and evaluate high-speed optical communications systems
  • Describe the trends in the fast-evolving field of optical communications
  • Design high-speed optical communication channels
  • Perform simulations of fiber optic channels for nonlinear single- and dual-polarization systems.

Last updated: 3 November 2022