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Advanced Topics in Optical Communication (ELEN90085)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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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: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Engineering
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| ELEN90059 | Lightwave Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Continuous assessment involving homework and a presentation completed during semester (addressing ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4) | Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Final exam (addressing ILOs 1, 2 and 3)
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering - 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 30 January 2024