EEE 546: Information Theory and

Security

Course description:
Review of probability theory: Sample space, Conditional probability, probability
distributions, probability distribution functions, stochastic processes, statistical
averages. Random variable and random process-covariance, Ergodic process,
Markov process Source Coding: Mathematical model for information sources,
Average mutual Information, Entropy in discrete and continuous cases, definition
and properties of entropy, Joint and conditional entropy. The problem of unique
decipherable code, instantaneous code, Kraft McMillan inequality. Discrete and
Analogue Coding: Hufmanns Coding Algorithm, Discrete stationery sources, The
Lempel Ziv algorithm, Optimum Quantization Rate, distortion function for
memoryless Gaussian source. Upper bound of scalar quantization, vector
quantisation, Linear predictive coding. Channel Coding: Channel models, Binary
symmetric channel, Discrete memoryless channel, Discrete input contentious
output channel, Channel capacity, Shannon fundamental theorem, Shannon
Hartley theorem and its implications. Achieving channel capacity with
orthogonal signals, channel reliability functions. Block and Convolution Codes:
Linear block codes, Hadamard code, Golay code, Cyclic code, encoders, BCH
code. Error detection and correction capability, convolutional codes, convolutional
encoder, Viterbi algorithm.

Textbooks and References:

1. Thomas M. Cover, Joy A. Thomas, Elements of
Information Theory, Second Edition, Wiley, 2006
2. R. J. McEliece, The Theory of Information and
Coding, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
3. Raymond W. Yeung, A First Course in
Information Theory, Springer 2006
4. San Ling, Chaoping Xing, Coding Theory A First
Course, Cambridge University Press, 2004.

EEE 529 : Fiber-Optic

Communication

Course description
Introduction to Optical Fibers: Evolution of fiber optic system, Elements of an Optical Fiber
Transmission link, Ray Optics, Optical Fiber Modes and Configurations, Mode theory of
Circular Wave guides, Overview of Modes- Key Modal concepts, Linearly Polarized Modes, Single
Mode Fibers, Graded Index fiber structure. Signal Degradation in Optical Fibers: Attenuation,
Absorption losses, Scattering losses, Bending Losses, Core and Cladding losses, Signal
Distortion in Optical Wave guides, Information Capacity determination, Group Delay-Material
Dispersion, Wave guide Dispersion, Signal distortion in Single Mode (SM) fibers, Polarization
Mode dispersion, Inter- modal dispersion, Pulse Broadening in GI fibers, Mode Coupling,
Design Optimization of SM fibers, Refractive Index (RI) profile and cut-of wavelength. Optical
Fiber Sources and Coupling: Direct and indirect Band gap materials, LED structure, Light source
materials, Quantum efficiency and LED power, Modulation of a LED, lasers Diodes, Modes and
Threshold condition, Rate equations, External Quantum efficiency, Resonant frequencies, Laser
Diodes, Temperature effects, Introduction to Quantum laser, Fiber amplifiers, Power Launching
and coupling, Fiber-to-Fiber joints, Fiber splicing. Optical Fiber Receivers: PIN and APD diodes,
Photo detector noise, SNR, Detector Response time, Avalanche Multiplication Noise,
Comparison of Photo detectors, Fundamental Receiver Operation, preamplifiers, Error Sources,
Receiver Configuration, Probability of Error, Quantum Limit. Optical Fiber Communication
System: Point-to-Point links: System considerations, Link Power budget, Rise-time budget,
Noise Effects on System Performance. Optical transmission formats and protocols: WDM,
DWDM, SDH, SONET

Textbooks and References

1. John Senior, Optical Communication Principles and Practice, Third
Edition, Prentice Hall, 2008.
2. Gerd Keiser, Optical Fiber Communication, McGraw-Hill, Third Edition,
2000
3. Leonid G. Kazovsky, Sergio Benedetto, Alan E. Willner, Optical Fiber
Communication Systems, Artech House Publishers, 1996
4. John Gowar, Optical Communication Systems (Optoelectronics), Second
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1993
5. J.H. Franz, V.K. Jain, Optical Communications Components and Systems,
Narosa Publishers, 2000 6. William B. Jones, Introduction to Optical Fiber
Communications Systems, Oxford University Press, 1995
6. Ahmed S. Khan, Fiber Optic Communication An Applied Approach,
Pearson Custom Publishing, 2002.
7. David L. Nelson, Thomas F. Krile, A Set of Fiber Optics Experiments, IEEE
Transactions on Education, Volume 26, Issue 4, Nov. 1983, pages 133 - 137.