This tutorial will cover the basics of fiber optics including history, components, subsystems and systems as well as the basic technologies that make fiber optics tick. It is intended for those with no understanding of the fiber optic technology or business. Tutorials require little or no technical background.
Bad humor is added in order to keep attendees awake.
The educational program at OPT-EL 2001 has been designed to provide attendees with a broad coverage of several aspects of the fiber optics and optical networks from basic tutorials and advanced topics in the optical networks. Each tutorial is one half day long and is taught by experts in the field. Included in the registration fee will be one set of class notes and coffee break and discussions with experts in the field. Inc. Dr. Polishuk has over 20 years of experience in the fiber optics field. He is a well-known lecturer and writer in the field and is presently president of the IGI Group of companies.