Segment Data and Related Information (Schedule of Depreciation, Amortization, and Accretion Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	$ 8,688	$ 9,420	$ 11,973
Fiber Optics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	5,737	5,246	6,599
Photovoltaics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	$ 2,951	$ 4,174	$ 5,374

The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3602-108585

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