Definitions for light source components
1. Forward Biased LED- A process when a positive voltage is applied to the p region and a negative voltage to the n region.
2. Incoherent Light- Light in which the electric and magnetic fields of photons are completely random in orientation. Typically emitted from light bulbs and LEDs.
3. Laser-(light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) used to provide the high-powered, tightly controlled light wavelengths necessary for high-speed, long-distance optical fiber transmission.
4. Output Pattern-is the energy couples into the core of the optical fiber.
5. Output Power- allows transmission distances.
6. Modulation Speed- is something that can limit the performance of a fiber-optic communication system.
7. Core Diameter Mismatch- will cause confusion to the system that you are sending the data from because light will reflect and come back to the system that you sent it from causing that system to process that data.
8. Current- The flow of electrons in a conductor.
9. PIN Photodiode-is manufactured to offer better performance than a regular photodiode. The better performance comes in the form of improved efficiency and greater speed.
10. Avalanche Photodiode- This photodiode works just light an avalanche being that a small bundle of photons can trigger an avalanche of electrons.
11. Responsivity- describes how well the photodiode converts a wavelength or a range of wavelengths of optical energy into electrical current.
12. Optical Subassembly-guides the light energy from the optical fiber to the photodiode.
13. Dynamic Range- The difference between the max and min optical input power that an optical receiver can accept.
14. Operating Wavelength- Fiber optic receivers that are designed to operate within a range of wavelengths.
15. Fiber-Optic Coupler- Is a device that combines or splits optical signals.
16. Optomechanical Switch- Redirects an optical signal by moving fiber or bulk optic elements by means of mechanical devices.
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2. Incoherent Light- Light in which the electric and magnetic fields of photons are completely random in orientation. Typically emitted from light bulbs and LEDs.
3. Laser-(light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) used to provide the high-powered, tightly controlled light wavelengths necessary for high-speed, long-distance optical fiber transmission.
4. Output Pattern-is the energy couples into the core of the optical fiber.
5. Output Power- allows transmission distances.
6. Modulation Speed- is something that can limit the performance of a fiber-optic communication system.
7. Core Diameter Mismatch- will cause confusion to the system that you are sending the data from because light will reflect and come back to the system that you sent it from causing that system to process that data.
8. Current- The flow of electrons in a conductor.
9. PIN Photodiode-is manufactured to offer better performance than a regular photodiode. The better performance comes in the form of improved efficiency and greater speed.
10. Avalanche Photodiode- This photodiode works just light an avalanche being that a small bundle of photons can trigger an avalanche of electrons.
11. Responsivity- describes how well the photodiode converts a wavelength or a range of wavelengths of optical energy into electrical current.
12. Optical Subassembly-guides the light energy from the optical fiber to the photodiode.
13. Dynamic Range- The difference between the max and min optical input power that an optical receiver can accept.
14. Operating Wavelength- Fiber optic receivers that are designed to operate within a range of wavelengths.
15. Fiber-Optic Coupler- Is a device that combines or splits optical signals.
16. Optomechanical Switch- Redirects an optical signal by moving fiber or bulk optic elements by means of mechanical devices.
17. Optical