Lightwave Systems (ELEN90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Lightwave systems are fundamentally changing the way we communicate through broadband communications, helping clinicians to perform a range of medical procedures and diagnosis supported by advanced biomedical instrumentation, and even in the way we live in our homes through sophisticated interactive televisions and security systems.
This subject will explore the physical principles and issues that arise in the design of lightwave systems often found in those key industry sectors. 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.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject will explore the physical principles governing the generation, modulation, amplification, guiding, transmission, multiplexing, demultiplexing and detection of light and issues that arise in the design of lightwave systems such as transmission impairments, noise. Students learn selected examples of lightwave systems and methods for design, modelling and testing of simple lightwave systems.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject the student should be able to:
- Explain the operation of lightwave systems in terms of the underlying physical principles
- Design, model and simulate simple lightwave systems
- Quantitatively model and assess the performance of common lightwave systems
- Conduct laboratory experiments involving lightwave devices and systems as well as design tools
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following skills:
- 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into the 364AA Master of Telecommunications Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ELEN40009(431-466) RF, Microwave and Optoelectronics
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Summative assessment in the form of a final written examination
| End of semester | 60% |
A formative assessment in the form of a mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 10% |
Continuous assessment in the form of submitted laboratory reports from workshop activities. Workshop tasks are completed as a group activity by self-selected groups of 2-3 students. Laboratory reports should not exceed 30 pages in total over the semester.
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 are assessed in the mid-semester exam and the final written exam. ILO 4 is assessed in the submitted laboratory reports.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christina Lim Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week and up to 10 x three hour workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: chrislim@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Credit may not be obtained for both:
ELEN40009 (431-466) RF, Microwave and Optoelectronics and ELEN90059 Lightwave Systems
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject uses lectures and problem solving sessions in conjunction with workshops, which provide students with hands-on laboratory tasks to master the advanced topics. They learn to operate and use a range of lightwave, microwave and electronic test and measurement as well as software tools used in the design and testing of lightwave systems.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
A prescribed text book and a range of recommended reading list comprised of texts available from the library.
Detailed study notes and other online resources are provided to further assist students with the mastering of the subject contents.
Problem sets are provided to practice problem solving and design skills, and students receive recommended solutions to help with the validation of their approaches.
Online quizzes on selected topics help them receive timely feedback.CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Students are encouraged to follow the relevant areas through relevant national (e.g. Engineers Australia, Australian Institute of Physics and Australian Optical Society) and international institutions (e.g. IEEE Photonics Society and Optical Society of America) and their resources.
Subject will also incorporate guest lectures from industry to provide an industry context to the topics covered. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024