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Fiber Optics for Technologists

Description: 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 Edition

Description: 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 Photonics

Integrated 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:
  • Photonics Integrated Circuits Material and Fabrication Technologies
  • Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and Devices
  • III-V and Compound Semiconductor Devices
  • Dielectric and Polymer Waveguides and Waveguide Devices
  • Integrated Photonics Circuits and Systems

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 Technicians

Mathematics 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 Text

A 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 

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