Instructors' Materials

Instructors' Materials for Information Transfer

A Science of Information Technology Unit

(SOR = "State of Readiness")

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Introduction to Waves

Reflection, Refraction, and Optical Fibers

Characteristics of Signal Transfer

Standing Waves and Modes

Loss and Distortion

Alternative Technologies

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Reflection, Refraction & Optical Fibers	SOR
Instructor's Guide to Critical Angle Activity Preparation	3
Instructor's Guide to Critical Angle Activity (Equipment-Based)	3
Instructor's Guide to Critical Angle Activity (Simulation-Based)	3
Instructor's Guide to Homework on Reflection, Refraction, and Optical Fibers	3
A set of Diagnostic questions is available upon request.
Reading Quizzes are available upon request.

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Color	SOR = State of Readiness	Category	Description
0 = Gray	Unavailable	Readings	On-line text with illustrations, glossary, and animations
1 = Red	Not altered from form used at Rensselaer	Samples	Sample problems worked out and explained
2 = Yellow	Partially revised	Exercises	Practice exercises with randomly-generated details replaced when page is reloaded
3 = Green	Completely revised; ready for evaluation	Homework	Questions and problems
4 = Blue	Internally evaluated	Activities	In-class activities, using either equipment or on-line simulations
5 = Violet	Externally evaluated and ready for distribution	Guest Lecture	Digital video of lecture by research physicist in relevant field

Reflection, Refraction & Optical Fibers

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