Advanced Topics on Optical Switching
| Title | Προχωρημένα Θέματα Οπτικής Μεταγωγής / Advanced Topics on Optical Switching |
| Code | CNSS203 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Informatics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Nikolaos Pleros |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016166 |
Programme of Study: PMS DIKTYA EPIKOINŌNIŌN KAI ASFALEIA SYSTĪMATŌN (2018 éōs sīmera) PF
Registered students: 17
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Díktya Epikoinōniṓn | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Asfáleia Systīmátōn | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600183132
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600183132
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=8130
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Knowledge on Optical Communications, Optical Networks and Photonic Technologies
Learning Outcomes
Introduction to optical systems for optically switched networks, introduction to photonic integration technologies, getting familiar with integrated photonic technologies for amplification, switching and routing, getting familiar with software suite for optical communications
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Design and manage projects
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Optically Switched Networks, WDM Optical Networks, Optical Packet/Circuit Switched Networks, Technologies and Architectures for optical links, routers and switches, basic elements of optical switching systems and signal processing systems, optical interconnects, optical data buses, silicon photonics, semiconductor optical amplifier technologies, Optical Switching Matrix Architectures and technologies
Keywords
optical fibers, optical networks, optical communications
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Scientific Publications
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Tutorial | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 6 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 39 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written Exams or Project Presentation (70%) and a Set of 3 Problems/Projects (30%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. “Optical Switching”, Georgios I. Papadimitriou, Chrisoula Papazoglou and Andreas S. Pomportsis
2. "Optical Switching Networks", Martin Maier, Cambridge University Press
3. "Optical Switching", Tarek El-Bawab, Springer
Last Update
24-10-2022
