About This Course

Optical Communioation Systems" is an intensive l0-week соursе that provides а comprehensive introduction to the fundamenИl principles, components, and architectures thatunderpinmodemfiber-optic communicationnetworks. The lectures coverthe essential physical concepts of lightwave transmission in optioal fibers, including attenuatbn, dispersion, and nonlinear effects, as well as the operation of critical optoelectronic devices such as lasers, LEDs, modulators, photodetectors, optical amplifiers, and multiplexing components. The course further introduces systemJevel considcrations, encompassing modulation formats, dispersion managemen! coherent detection, and the role of optical acity slоьа l communication infrastructures.

Course Learning Goals

To introduce students to the fundamentals of optical communication systems. Topics include transmitters, fiber channels, receivers with digital signal processing, and modern optical communication networks and technologies.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

- Describe the fundamental optical components used in communication systems, including fibers, sources, detectors, amplifiers, and multiplexing devices

- Understand the principles of optical transmission, modulation, detection, and signal processing in fiber-optic systems

- Analytically evaluate the performance, limitations, and technical merits of optical links and networks

- Apply simulation tools to design and optimize optical communication systems under realistic conditions