R09

Code: 9A10804

B.Tech IV Year II Semester (R09) Advanced Supplementary Examinations August 2014

OPTO ELECTRONICS & LASER INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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(b)

Explain the constructional details of optical fiber communication and show a figure for
transmission of light and discuss about refractive index distribution with a graph.
Describe the techniques employed and fiber structures utilized to provide.
(i) Dispersion shifted single mode fibers.
(ii) Dispersion flattened single mode fibers.

(a)
(b)

Explain the various splicing methods.

Discuss the major techniques used in the fabrication of multimode fiber star coupler.

(a)
(b)
(c)

What is the function of resonator cavity in lasers?

Discuss about different methods used for pumping action in lasers.
Derive the equation for threshold condition to achieve population inversion.

(a)
(b)

Describe the working of Moir-Fringe modulation fiber optic sensor.

Explain the working of reflective or photonic sensor for the measurement of displacement.

(a)
(b)

What is laser heating? With relevant diagrams explain about laser heating.
With necessary diagrams explain how lasers are useful in surgery.

(a)
(b)

With relevant diagrams discuss in detail about holograms on thermoplastic films.

With necessary diagrams. Discuss in detail about the recording and reconstruction of
Fourier transform holograms.

(a)

Explain with relevant sketches how lasers are useful in the removal of tumors in vocal
cards.
Discuss how laser is used for removing tumors and eye surgeries.

(b)
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(b)

Describe the relationship between the threshold current and operating temperature of a
laser. Briefly explain.
Discuss different modulation drive circuits for LED s and explain their operation.
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