Course detail

Photonics

FSI-RFO-A Acad. year: 2022/2023 Winter semester

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of photonics. The topics covered are the following:  Electromagnetic optics,  interaction of light with matter. Theory of optical waveguides. Modulation and switching of optical fields, nonlinear optics. Periodic media and photonic crystals.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Supervisor

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Competences: Basic knowledge of photonics, understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, optical modulators and grating based devices. 

Prerequisites

Knowledge of general physics and optics at the basic undergaruate level. 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. 

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars.
Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems and two tests (midterm, final).

Aims

The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of photonics including the underlying principles and some current trends.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme N-PMO-P: Precise Mechanics and Optics, Master's, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Syllabus


  1. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.

  2. Interaction of Light with Matter.

  3. Waves in Optical Waveguides and Fibers.

  4. Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers

  5. Modulation of Laser Beams: Electro-optic Modulators, Liquid Crystals, Acousto-optic Modulators, Magneto-optic Modulators

  6. Nonlinear Optics.

  7. Periodic Media and Photonic Crystals.

  8. Selected Applications and Current Trends


Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Jakub Bělín, Ph.D.
prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Syllabus

Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and photonic sensors.