Course

EE-440: Photonic systems and technology

Summary

The physics of optical communication components and their applications to communication systems will be covered. The course is intended to present the operation principles of contemporary optical communication systems employing optical fibers and modern optoelectronic devices.

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/photonic-systems-and-technology-EE-440

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/EE-440

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Lectures in this course (53)

Lightwave Technology: Communication Aspects

On Lightwave Technology covers communication aspects, lasers, modulators, detectors, and optoelectronics.

Analog Signal Sampling and Modulation

Covers analog signal sampling, modulation techniques, and eye diagram monitoring in optical communication systems.

Light Modulation Techniques

Covers light modulation techniques, chirping effects, modulation bandwidth limitations, and electro-optic modulators.

Electro-Optic Modulators: Principles and Applications

Explores the principles and applications of electro-optic modulators, focusing on Pockels effect and intensity modulation in optical communication systems.

Electro Absorption Modulation: Basics and Applications

Explores electro absorption modulation, covering basics, applications, materials, advantages, and a comparison with MZI modulators.

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