Course detail
Photonics
FSI-RFO-A Acad. year: 2023/2024 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
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of general physics and optics at the basic undergaruate level.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
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.
Competences: Basic knowledge of photonics, understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, optical modulators and grating based devices.
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
Syllabus
- Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.
- Interaction of Light with Matter.
- Waves in Optical Waveguides and Fibers.
- Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers
- Modulation of Laser Beams: Electro-optic Modulators, Liquid Crystals, Acousto-optic Modulators, Magneto-optic Modulators
- Nonlinear Optics.
- Periodic Media and Photonic Crystals.
- Selected Applications and Current Trends
Exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and photonic sensors.