Simulation of Optical Communication Systems Laboratory
| Lecturer (assistant) | |
|---|---|
| Number | 820685053 |
| Type | practical training |
| Duration | 4 SWS |
| Term | Wintersemester 2024/25 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Position within curricula | See TUMonline |
| Dates | See TUMonline |
- 16.10.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 23.10.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 30.10.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 06.11.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 13.11.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 20.11.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 27.11.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 04.12.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 11.12.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 18.12.2024 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 08.01.2025 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 15.01.2025 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 22.01.2025 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 29.01.2025 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
- 05.02.2025 13:15-17:15 N2407B, Praktikum
Admission information
Objectives
At the end of the module students are able to model, simulate and optimize the function of optical components as well as complete single-channel or WDM systems, and to interpret the results correctly.
Description
This lab course, Simulation of Optical Communication Systems (SOCS), offers an introduction into modelling, simulation and physical optimization of optical communication systems.
The course employs a commercial photonic system design software (Optiwave Photonic Design Tools) that is used world-wide.
In the first sessions, the transmitter and receiver components, i. e., laser, external modulator and photo detector are described and analyzed in simulations. The following sessions are dedicated to model and understand systems using Intensity Modulation and Direct Detection, and coherent systems with advanced QAM-modulation. Final sessions treat linear and nonlinear fiber effects and the degradation of signal quality they cause, optical amplifiers, and the optimization of the link design of optical communication systems.
The course employs a commercial photonic system design software (Optiwave Photonic Design Tools) that is used world-wide.
In the first sessions, the transmitter and receiver components, i. e., laser, external modulator and photo detector are described and analyzed in simulations. The following sessions are dedicated to model and understand systems using Intensity Modulation and Direct Detection, and coherent systems with advanced QAM-modulation. Final sessions treat linear and nonlinear fiber effects and the degradation of signal quality they cause, optical amplifiers, and the optimization of the link design of optical communication systems.
Prerequisites
Differential / Integral calculus, Vector analysis, signal representation in time and frequency domain, statistical methods of communications engineering, electromagnetic field theory.
Lectures that generally cover the required topics:
Advanced mathematics
Communications engineering
Statistical signal theory
Signal representation
Electromagnetic field theory / High frequency engineering
For a successful completion of the Laboratory it is ESSENTIAL to take the following module additionally:
Lecture: Optical communications systems (EI5075)
If the previous module has not been followed before or is not planned to be followed in parallel with SOCS, the student is encouraged to contact one of the teaching assistants prior to the enrollment.
Lectures that generally cover the required topics:
Advanced mathematics
Communications engineering
Statistical signal theory
Signal representation
Electromagnetic field theory / High frequency engineering
For a successful completion of the Laboratory it is ESSENTIAL to take the following module additionally:
Lecture: Optical communications systems (EI5075)
If the previous module has not been followed before or is not planned to be followed in parallel with SOCS, the student is encouraged to contact one of the teaching assistants prior to the enrollment.
Teaching and learning methods
The students are provided with a comprehensive lab manual and are expected to study the chapters prior to the lab sessions. The manual comprises an introduction into the general handling of the photonic system design software, and introductions to the respective lab courses. During the lab courses the students create and run their own simulations according to instructions given in the manual. They are supported by well experienced tutors.
Examination
In an oral exam (30 min) students prove that the are able to model, simulate and optimize optical components as well as complete single-channel or WDM systems by discussing their approach during the lab course with the examiner.