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Fiber Optics for TechnologistsDescription: An easy-to-read introductory textbook written for the technologist and technician in mind. It provides the skills and theory necessary for someone who wants to enter the fiber optics field. It includes laboratory exercises with the latest industrial equipment.
ISBN: 978-0-9984824-7-7 Available resources: Power Point slides Test-bank Videos Recommended Grade Level: It can be used as a textbook for a course at college or university level with emphasis on hands-on training. It can also be used for short- or long-term industrial training. |
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Fundamentals of Light and Lasers, 3rd EditionDescription: A technician-level, standards-based comprehensive study of basic photonics concepts. For students in AAS optics, laser/electro-optics, and photonics enabled technology programs, high school dual-credit courses, or for employed technicians working in photonics enabled areas. Third Edition incorporates glossary, index, and text corrections.
Module 1-1: Nature and Properties of Light Module 1-2: Optical Handling and Positioning Module 1-3: Light Sources and Laser Safety Module 1-4: Basic Geometrical Optics Module 1-5: Basic Physical Optics Module 1-6: Principles of Lasers Author(s): OP-TEC: National Center for Optics and Photonics Education ISBN: 978-0-9998536-4-1 Publisher: OP-TEC Year: 2018 Category: General Optics & Photonics Recommended Grade Level: College – 2nd year |
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Laser Systems and Applications, 2nd Edition
Description: Laser Systems and Applications, 2nd Edition is the student text and laboratory manual for a two-semester, hands-on course to support curriculum for educating and training photonics systems technicians. It is preceded by a one-semester course, Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. These materials are used in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) curricula in two-year colleges, as well as for educating employed technicians.
Course 2, Laser Systems and Applications, 2nd Edition, contains the following ten modules: 1. Laser Q-Switching, Mode Locking, and Frequency Doubling 2. Laser Output Characteristics 3. Laser Types and Their Applications 4. Carbon Dioxide Lasers and Their Applications 5. Fiber Lasers and Their Applications 6. Diode Lasers and Their Applications 7. Argon-Ion Lasers and Their Applications 8. Nd:YAG Lasers and Their Applications 9. Excimer Lasers and Their Applications 10. Systems Integration in Photonics Author(s): University of Central Florida, National Center for Optics and Photonics Education ISBN: 978-0-9858006-5-9 Publisher: OP-TEC Year: 2016 Category: General Optics & Photonics Recommended Grade Level: College – 2nd Year |
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Integrated PhotonicsIntegrated Photonics is a five-module course that provides an overview of the technology, device characteristics, fabrication techniques and equipment, and applications in high-speed computing, telecommunications, biomedicine, and other fields.
Content covered includes:
This course is an excellent introduction to integrated photonics, both for students and industry professionals looking to learn more about an expanding technology. |
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Essential Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansMathematics skills are essential for satisfactory progress in learning the technical content of material found in typical two-year engineering technology education programs. Students entering such programs come with varying backgrounds of mathematics achievement. This is a student review and study guide to help aspiring engineering technicians begin their studies with adequate math skills. Topics Include: Scientific Notification & Unit Conversion; Introductory Algebra/Geometry/Trig; Powers & Roots/Ratio & Proportion; Exponents & Logarithms; Graphing; Angle Measures in Two & Three Dimensions; Special Graphs; Sinusoidal motion; Complex numbers.
Author(s): CORD / OP-TEC ISBN: 978-0-9903125-4-3 Publisher: OP-TEC / University of Central Florida Year: 2015 Category: Math Supplements Scientific Notation Unit Conversion Introductory Algebra Powers and Roots Ratio and Proportion Exponents and Logarithms Graphing in Rectangular Coordinates Geometry Angle Measures in Two and Three Dimensions Trigonometry Special graphs Sinusoidal Motion Complex Numbers The material in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians is intended for use by ET faculty to assist their students in understanding technical concepts and acquire problem-solving skills. |
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Mathematics for Photonics Education Supplemental TextA student review and study guide to help aspiring photonics technicians begin their studies with adequate math skills.
Topics Include: Scientific Notation & Unit Conversion Introductory Algebra/Geometry/Trig Powers & Roots/Ratio & Proportion Exponents & Logarithms Graphing Angle Measures in Two & Three Dimensions Author(s): CORD ISBN: 1-57837-352-2 Publisher: CORD Year: 2003 Category: Math Supplements |
