Segment Data and Related Information (Schedule of Depreciation, Amortization, and Accretion Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	$ 2,068	$ 2,018
Fiber Optics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	1,484	1,282
Photovoltaics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	$ 584	$ 736

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=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

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