ELEC ENG 4EM4
Photonic
Devices and Systems
COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to Avenue for
updated information.
Course
Description
Fundamentals of light. Optical fibers and their propagation
characteristics. Lasers and photo-diodes. Optical amplifiers and modulators.
Photonic networks.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every
other week
Pre-Requisites and Anti-Requisites
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Instructor
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Dr. Shiva
Kumar |
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Email: kumars@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26008 Office: ITB-A322 Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 10:30am-12:00pm |
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Teaching
AssistantS
Contact
information and office hours are provided on Avenue to Learn.
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Bai, Ruowen
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Raghi, Elshamy
Course
Website
http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/~kumars/Photon_dev.htm
Course
Objectives
By
the end of this course, students should be able to
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develop knowledge on operating principles of
photonic devices and optical fibers,
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design methodologies and analyzing techniques
of lightwave communication systems.
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model
simple fiber optic communication systems.
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gain
hands-on experience on fiber-splicing and fiber optic systems design.
Assumed knowledge
Electromagnetics;
Signals and systems; Communication systems; Electronic circuits
Course
Materials
Required Texts: “Fiber-Optic Communications: Fundamentals and
Applications”, S. Kumar and M.J. Deen, John Wiley and Sons, 2014.
Calculator: Only the McMaster Standard Calculator (Casio fx-991 MS or
MS Plus) will be permitted in tests and examinations. This is available at the Campus Store.
Other Materials: I-clickers are needed for classroom quizzes.
Course Overview
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Week 1 |
Review of electromagnetics |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 2 |
Basics of optics |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 3 |
Optical
Fibers - single-mode and multi-mode fibers
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Lecture Notes |
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Week 4 |
Optical Fibers – fiber dispersion Uniform Plane wave |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 5 |
Optical
Sources – basic concepts |
Lecture
Notes |
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Week 6 |
Optical Sources – semiconductor lasers Phase speed and group speed |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 7 |
Optical
Receivers – Photodetectors |
Lecture
Notes |
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Week 8 |
Optical Receivers – Receiver Design |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 9 |
Optical
Transmission System Design – modulation formats |
Lecture
Notes |
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Week 10 |
Optical Transmission System Design – performance evaluation |
Lecture Notes |
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Week 11 |
Wavelength
division multiplexing |
Lecture
Notes |
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Week 12 |
Review |
Lecture Notes |
Laboratory Overview
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Date/Week |
Topic |
Readings |
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Week 1 |
Lab introduction and familiarization with the labkit |
Lab volt manual |
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Week 2 |
Optical
Fibers |
Lab
volt manual |
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Week 3 |
Optical Transmitters |
Lab volt manual |
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Week 4 |
Optical
Transmission Systems |
Lab volt manual |
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Laboratory Operation
The
TAs will do the experiment and a video will be posted on Avenue. The students
will work individually and do a simulation experiment related to the experiment
and submit a report.
Assessment
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Component |
Weight |
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Midterm |
20% |
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Quiz |
20% |
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Final Exam |
40% |
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Labs |
20% |
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Total |
100% |
4
lab assignments - worth 5% each, 1
midterm test - worth 20%, quizzes conducted during the tutorials - worth 20%, ,
and final exam - worth 40%. The final exam will test cumulative
knowledge
Grading
Policies: Grade adjustment
techniques and info on Missed and Late material such as “No make-up quizzes
will be granted; Late assignments will be given Zero; Bell curving will not be
applied.
Academic
Integrity
You are expected to exhibit honesty and
use ethical behaviour in all aspects of the learning process. Academic
credentials you earn are rooted in principles of honesty and academic
integrity. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic
dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is to knowingly act
or fail to act in a way that results or could result in unearned academic
credit or advantage. This behaviour can result in serious consequences, e.g.
the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the
transcript (notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”),
and/or suspension or expulsion from the university. For information on the
various types of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy,
located at
https://secretariat.mcmaster.ca/university-policies-proceduresguidelines/
The following illustrates only three
forms of academic dishonesty:
• plagiarism, e.g. the submission of
work that is not one’s own or for which other credit has been obtained.
• improper collaboration in group work.
• copying or using unauthorized aids in
tests and examinations.
Authenticity
/ Plagiarism Detection
Some
courses may use a web-based service (Turnitin.com) to reveal authenticity and
ownership of student submitted work. For courses using such software, students
will be expected to submit their work electronically either directly to
Turnitin.com or via an online learning platform (e.g. A2L, etc.) using
plagiarism detection (a service supported by Turnitin.com) so it can be checked
for academic dishonesty.
Students
who do not wish their work to be submitted through the plagiarism detection
software must inform the Instructor before the assignment is due. No penalty
will be assigned to a student who does not submit work to the plagiarism
detection software. All submitted work is subject to normal verification that
standards of academic integrity have been upheld (e.g., on-line search, other
software, etc.). For more details about McMaster’s use of Turnitin.com please
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aware that, when they access the electronic components of a course using these
elements, private information such as first and last names, user names for the
McMaster e-mail accounts, and program affiliation may become apparent to all
other students in the same course. The available information is dependent on
the technology used. Continuation in a course that uses on-line elements will
be deemed consent to this disclosure. If you have any questions or concerns
about such disclosure please discuss this with the course instructor.
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may require students to turn on their video camera, present identification,
monitor and record their computer activities, and/or lock/restrict their
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law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work,
including lectures by University instructors.
The recording of lectures, tutorials, or
other methods of instruction may occur during a course. Recording may be done
by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by a
student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their
voice and/or image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak
with the instructor if this is a concern for you.
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As a
McMaster student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living,
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Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be
investigated. Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved
students’ access to these platforms.
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Accommodations
Students with disabilities who require
academic accommodation must contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at
905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or sas@mcmaster.ca to make arrangements with a Program
Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster University’s Academic
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Students
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observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students
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days of the beginning of term in which they anticipate a need for accommodation
or to the Registrar's Office prior to their examinations. Students should also
contact their instructors as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements
for classes, assignments, and tests.
Requests
for Relief for Missed Academic Work
McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF): In the event of an absence for medical or
other reasons, students should review and follow the Academic Regulation in the
Undergraduate Calendar “Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work”.
Extreme
Circumstances
The University reserves the right to change the
dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances (e.g.,
severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be communicated through
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and/or McMaster email.
Accreditation
Learning Outcomes
Note:
The Learning Outcomes defined in this
section are measured throughout the course and form part of the Department’s
continuous improvement process. They are
a key component of the accreditation process for the program and will not be
taken into consideration in determining a student’s actual grade in the
course. For more information on
accreditation, please ask your instructor or visit: http://www.engineerscanada.ca .
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Outcomes |
Indicators |
Measurement Methods(s) |
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Basic understanding of light propagation and
interaction in photonic devices (linked to accreditation measurement -
knowledge base for engineering). |
1.4 |
Midterm |
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Hands on experience on optical fiber splicing and
optical communication system consisting of transmitter, fiber and receiver. |
8.2 |
Lab safety quiz |
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Will be capable of selecting appropriate
model and methods to model/design fiber optic systems (linked to accreditation
measurement - investigation). |
3.2 |
Final Exam |
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important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE instructional
laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory supervisors,
instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing instructional
laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this document
will be done continually. A McMaster
University lab manual is also available to read in every laboratory and online https://hr.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2019/07/2019-McMaster-Lab-Manual.pdf
General Health and Safety Principles
Good laboratory practice
requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe the following whether
conducting lab work at school or at home:
1. Food and beverages
are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying
potential hazards and emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment
should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use
of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading
the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and
correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should
be determined, and sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed
before beginning new operations.
8. Proper waste disposal
procedures should be followed.
9. Personal ergonomics
should be practiced when conducting lab work. https://bit.ly/3fOE71E
10. Current University
health and safety issues, and protocol should be known. https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/covid19/workplace-health-and-safety-guidance-during-covid-19/
Location of Safety Equipment
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
On walls in halls
outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after
4:30 p.m.
Telephone Fire
Alarm Pulls
On the wall of every lab
near the door Near all
building exit doors on all floors
In Case of a Fire (On Campus Dial 88)
When calling to report a
fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate
the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is
responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the fire
alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all
people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not endanger
yourself!
4. In the event of a
fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire
alarm.
5. Do not attempt to
extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a prompt and safe
manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class
A, B, and C extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which
involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium,
zirconium, lithium, and any other finely divided metals which are oxidizable.
Use a fire sand bucket for Class D fires.
6. Do not attempt to
fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make
sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and safely exit the
building.
Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire
extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from
safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and
scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire
blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be used if
blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out
to disperse the heat.
Equipment Failure or Hazard
Failure of equipment may
be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe
excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal behaviour of the lab
equipment:
1. Immediately
discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In power labs, press
wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the
problem.
4. Wait for further
instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an
incident report.
Protocol For Safe Laboratory Practice
Leave equipment in a
safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In
general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in
doubt, consult the course TA.
Defined Roles
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TA |
The first point of
contact for lab supervision |
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ECE Lab Supervisor |
Steve Spencer- ITB 147 |
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ECE Chair |
Tim Davidson- ITB A111 |
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ECE Administrator |
Kerri Hastings- ITB
A111 |
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ECE Course Instructor |
Please contact your
specific course instructor directly |
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