PHYS 234 - Fiber Optics Devices,Measurements,and Applications

Institution:

CUNY Hunter College

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Description:

GER 3/B Propagation of light in optical fiber, including analysis of the behavior of different modes. Dispersion and distortion. Specialized light sources and their characterization. Fiber optic sensors. All optical fiber amplifiers. Optical switches and logic gates. Optical isolators. Techniques for joining fibers. Instruments for characterizing fiber and fiber links. Optical communications systems and protocols. Wavelength division multiplexing. Medical applications including fiber optics-diagnostic and surgical. Optical data processing and optical memories. Laboratory complements classwork. prereq: PHYS 231 6 hrs, 4 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 772-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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