COURSE # TOO-386
ELECTRO-OPTICS, FIBER-OPTICS, AND LASER APPLICATIONS IN MODERN SYSTEMS: AN OVERVIEW FOR NON-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
A descriptive introduction and an overview of the technologies now serving telecommunications and leading the way to the information superhighway and virtual reality.
The markets for lasers, fiber optics, and electro-optic systems are consistently expanding; they encompass industry, telecommunications, and defense. With the rapid proliferation of these technologies, Managers, Engineers and Designers from all technical disciplines need to become familiar with the concepts applications and limitations of Electro-Optics and Fiber-Optics.
This course presents the fundamental principles, evolution, and practical uses of Electro-Optics (E/O), fiber optics and lasers. Components, devices, configurations and systems are discussed as they apply to instrumentation, measurement, display, machinery, communications, and consumer products. Using lectures, group discussions, and sample problem solving, the course emphasizes general understanding and applications; participants do not acquire design capability. Although basic optics and electrical engineering concepts are reviewed, the course is designed primarily for participants with some general technical proficiency.
Applications and benefits:
You will benefit by enhancing your understanding of the :
- Modern defense and commercial applications of Electro-Optics.
- Electro-Optic systems capabilities and inherent limitations.
- Enabling technologies.
- Future trends.
Who should attend:
This descriptive course presents an introduction and an overview of Electro-Optics and Fiber-Optics to individuals with a general technical background who need functional understanding of this discipline. It is ideally suited for management, system analysts, engineers and technicians who work in other technical areas of systems that include Electro-Optics and/or Fiber-Optics. There is no prerequisite for this course.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Fundamentals and history
- Basic physics and properties
- Light sources
- Light transmission
- Propagation in practical terms
- Modulation techniques
- Multiplexing
- Fundamentals of digital communications
- Electro-Optics
- Overview of E/O components
- Light emitting diodes (LED)
- Charge coupled devices (CCD)
- Photodiodes: PIN and avalanche
- Optical switching
- Integrated optics
- Low light level and night vision devices
- Passive systems and thermal imaging
- Radiometric measurements
- Noise and analysis
- Optical information processing
- Fiber Optics
- Transmission
- Numerical aperture
- Cable types
- Video and data transmission
- Coupling and splicing techniques
- System design
- Lasers
- Types
- Semiconductor and excimer lasers
- Beam deflection and manipulation
- Beam deflection and manipulation
- Modulation methods
- Scanning techniques
- High-power considerations
- Atmospheric effects
- Measuring laser performance
- Laser safety
- Applications
- Digital data systems
- Analog information systems
- Security systems
- Military and aerospace systems
Text: Fundamentals of Optics, 4th ed. by Francis A. Jenkins & Harvey E. White.
About the Instructor
Mark S. Branham is the Director of Research and Development for the Educational and Analytical Division of the Leica Corporation. Previously, Mr. Branham was the Staff Physicist for the Quartz Products Division of Motorola, specializing in quartz material science and its use in telecommunications devices. His experience also includes the position of Chief Scientist and co-founder of Quantum Solutions, Inc., a consulting and engineering development firm specializing in electro-optical systems design and analysis, quantum and nonlinear optics, and optical material development. Mr. Branham was also a senior staff member of Recon Optical,
Inc., where he contributed to the 572 Sight and M365 Flir modifications, as well as TOW missile projects. The former head of optical support for the Helios Laser Fusion Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Mr. Branham has extensive experience in the experimental physics of inertial confinement fusion and thermonuclear weapons design .
Mr. Branham received his master's degree in physics from Indiana State University.
Details:
Course: TOO-386 Duration: 3 Days FEE: $1,195 CEUs: 2.16
Please direct any additional inquiries regarding this course to Anita Hellstrom, Program Coordinator, by e-mail, FAX: (301) 871-4942 or TELEPHONE: (301) 871-9608.
Call toll free 1-800-683-7267 from anywhere in the Continental U.S. or CANADA.
Last modified May 17, 1999.
