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The objective of this tutorial will be to provide an overview of the basic concepts of fiber optics and optical networks. It is intended for non-technical professionals who need a working knowledge of the field. It will include:

Introduction

History of Fiber Optics

Basic Components of a Simple Fiber Optic Link

Basic Elements of a Fiber Optic Network

Review of Optical Components

• Fiber types
  
• Cables
  
• Connectors / splicers
  
• Couplers
  
• Transmitters
  
• Receivers
  
• Filters
  
• Fiber Bragg gratings (FBG)
  
• Integrated optics
  
• Arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs)
  
• Dispersion compensators

Review of Fiber Optic Subsystems

• Optical amplifiers
  
• Wavelength converters
  
• Wavelength interleavors
  
• Wavelength lockers
  
• Optical routers
  
• Optical cross-connects
  
• Optical switches
  
• Optical add / drop multiplexers

Optical Networks

• Long distance
  • Terrestrial.
    
  • Submarine
    
• Regional
  
• Metro
  
• Access
  

Summary