1.Introduction

1.1 DWDM principle
1.2 description of the Optical Network Elements

2. Optical technology

2.1 Attenuation
2.2 Dispersion Effects
2.3 Polarization Mode Dispersion
2.4 Effects of Nonlinear Optics
2.5 Components of the Optical Network Elements
2.6 Optical Fibers
2.7 Optical Multiplexers and Demultiplexers
2.8 Optical Amplifiers
2.9 Lasers types
2.10 Photodetectors
2.11 Types of connectors

3. Basics of DWDM Link Planning

4. Measurements

4.1 Reflectometers
4.2 Polarization Mode Dispersion
4.3 Power measurement and optical spectrum