Fundamentals of Fiber Optics: 3 PDH
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SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the history of fiber optics
- Discuss basic fiber optics systems
- Understand the nature of light propagation and the electromagnetic theory of light
- Explain the properties of light reflection, refraction, diffusion, and absorption
- Explain the basic optical fiber material properties and how optical fibers transmit light
- Explain the ray and mode theories of light propagation along an optical fiber
- Discuss the processes of light attenuation and dispersion
- Understand the structure and components of fiber optic systems
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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