training for technicians interested in obtaining a fiber optics technician`s certificate certified by Lucent Technologies and Nitt.

the course Optical Communications I and II deals with special aspects, requirements and potentials of optical as compared to conventional communication systems. Starting point are the key components: optical fibers, photodetectors and light sources.

teaching and research programs span the continuum that ranges from the very fundamental to the very applied, and the degree programs prepare students for the full array of career possibilities.

the mission of the Optical Sciences Center (OSC) at the University of Arizona is to provide the state of Arizona, the nation and the world with an internationally prominent program in education, research, and outreach in all aspects of the science and application of light, including optical fibers.

one of the world's leading graduate institutions in optics and photonics education and research. The School offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary graduate program covering all aspects of optics, photonics, and lasers, leading to Master's and Doctoral degrees in Optics.

school of Electrical and Information Engineering at Sydney University