This page introduces optical communications and photonics, tracing their development and emphasizing the role of optical fibers in high-bandwidth, long-distance transmission. It covers essential compo...This page introduces optical communications and photonics, tracing their development and emphasizing the role of optical fibers in high-bandwidth, long-distance transmission. It covers essential components like lasers and photodetectors, while also considering microwave satellite communications for broadcasting. The discussion includes practical applications, such as trans-oceanic cables and Mars communication, highlighting data transmission capacities.
This page introduces the basics of optical communication, emphasizing photonic systems and the behavior of light as photons and waves. It discusses key components like optical waveguides, lasers, dete...This page introduces the basics of optical communication, emphasizing photonic systems and the behavior of light as photons and waves. It discusses key components like optical waveguides, lasers, detectors, multiplexers, interferometers, and switches, which are crucial for grasping how information is transmitted through various media, including fibers.