Optical fibres technology C-MC.II1-OptFT
Laboratorium (LB) Semestr zimowy 2024/2025

Available from the lecturer or in the Faculty Library.

H. Murata, "Handbook of optical fibers and cables", Marcel Dekker Inc., New York (1996),

O. Ziemann, J. Kranser, P.E. Zamzow, W. Daum „POF Handbook”, Springer (2008)

J.D. Menczel, R.B. Prime „Thermal analysis of polymers”, John Wiley&Sons (2009).

T. Okoshi "Optical fibers", Academic Press (1982)

R.P.Khare "Fiber optics and Optoelectronics", Oxford Univ Press

N.P. Bansal, R.H. Doremus "Handbook of Glass Properties", Academic Press (1986)

S.D. Personick "Fiber Optics", Plenum Press (1985)

Based on Resolution of the Senate of UMCS No. XXIV-28.28/19 of 26 June 2019, applicable from the 2019/2020 study cycle, the graduate:

KNOWLEDGE

W1.Knows and understands the basic definitions regarding technology of optical fibers used in telecommunications K_W01, K_W02

W2. Knows and understands the basic technological processes related to the production of optical fibers K_W01

W3. Knows and understands the silica optical fiber drawing process K_W01, K_W02

W4. Knows and understands the role of chemistry in optical fiber technology K_W04

W5. Knows and understands the use of optical fibers in various technical sectors and everyday life K_W06

SKILLS

U1. Can find the necessary literature and use the acquired knowledge K_U01

U2. Can work and carry out tasks both individually and in a team K_U09, K_U10

SOCIAL COMPETENCIES

K1. Is ready to self-educate and to develop the ability to use knowledge independently K_K01

K2. Is ready to take a critical approach to the topic being developed K_K02

Based on the MCSU Senate Resolutions No.XXIV-8.4/17 of 28 June 2017

i.e. since the educational cycle of 2017/2018

KNOWLEDGE

W1.The Graduate knows and understands the basic definitions regarding technology of optical fibers used in telecommunications K_W01

W2. The Graduate knows and understands the basic technological processes related to the production of optical fibers K_W01

W3. The Graduate knows and understands the silica optical fiber drawing process K_W04

W4. The Graduate knows and understands the role of chemistry in optical fiber technology K_W03

W5. The Graduate knows and understands the use of optical fibers in various technical sectors and everyday life K_W04

SKILLS

U1. The Graduate can find the necessary literature and use the acquired knowledge K_U01

U2. The Graduate can work and carry out tasks both individually and in a team K_U05

SOCIAL COMPETENCIES

K1. The Graduate is ready to self-educate and to develop the ability to use knowledge independently K_K01

K2. The Graduate is ready to take a critical approach to the topic being developed K_K02

Continuous assessment of laboratory work – engagement, compliance with safety rules, ability to operate equipment.

Laboratory reports – processing of measurement results, conclusions, correctness of calculations.

Observation of teamwork – collaboration, task sharing, communication.

Participation in result discussions – ability to interpret data and link it with theoretical background.

Laboratory safety (BHP) – safety rules and good laboratory practice in optical materials laboratories.

Preparation of optical fibers – basic methods of fiber preform and fiber fabrication.

Spectral attenuation and cut-off wavelength measurements – characterization of transmission properties of optical fibers.

Fiber splicing and reflectometry – practical training in fusion splicing and optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR).

Fiber-optic sensors – principles, fabrication, and testing of optical fiber–based sensing structures.Curing of protective coatings – effect of curing time on the properties of optical materials.

Spectroscopic characterization of coatings – structural changes analysis and calculation of double bond conversion.

Optical materials analysis – thermogravimetry (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) combined with mass spectrometry (MS).

Demonstration and instruction – safety briefing and presentation of laboratory techniques.

Hands-on experiments – independent performance of laboratory tasks by students.

Experimental method – planning, conducting, and observing experiments.

Work with research equipment – use of spectroscopy, TGA/DSC, refractometry, coating deposition techniques.

Data analysis and discussion – processing measurement results, interpretation, and comparison with theoretical models.

Problem-based approach – solving practical tasks (e.g., process parameter optimization, bond conversion calculations).

Group work – collaboration and role sharing within the research team.

Ongoing consultation – continuous instructor support during experiments.

E-learning: The lecturer uses the camera to show all the equipment necessary to performe the classes, at the same time tells about the way of using this apparatus. During each laboratory measuring technique (both theory and methodology of calculation) is discussed. To do this, the lecturer use a graphics tablet or other tool that allows students to keep track of the written contents. Classes end with the e-mail sending of numerical data, on the basis of which students must prepare a report, based on the knowledge gained during the present laboratory.