Segment Data and Related Information - Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 4,439	$ 4,209	$ 7,756
Fiber Optics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	2,792	2,668	4,678
Photovoltaics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,647	$ 1,541	$ 3,078

The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (a)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

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