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MCC046 - Photonics and lasers
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| Fotonik och laserteknik |
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| Syllabus adopted 2019-02-07 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPWPS |
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7,5 Credits
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| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Fail |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics
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Department: 59 - MICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
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Teaching language: English
Application code: 29117
Open for exchange students: Yes
Block schedule:
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Examination |
7,5 c |
Grading: TH |
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7,5 c
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16 Mar 2020 pm SB_MU
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09 Jun 2020 pm J, |
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In programs
MPCOM COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
MPEES EMBEDDED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPNAT NANOTECHNOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPWPS WIRELESS, PHOTONICS AND SPACE ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory)
Examiner:
Magnus Karlsson
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Replaces
MCC045
Fundamentals of photonics
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for a second cycle course the applicant needs to fulfil the general and specific entry requirements of the programme that owns the course. (If the second cycle course is owned by a first cycle programme, second cycle entry requirements apply.)
Exemption from the eligibility requirement:
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling these requirements.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics, electromagnetic fields, and numerical work with MATLAB software.
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide the student with an up to date knowledge of concepts and techniques used in modern photonics. Different physical models for light propagation and interaction with matter are discussed, and they are implemented using modern numerical methods. The fundamentals of laser physics and laser applications is covered as well. A wide area of optical phenomena and applications is covered, from lenses and holography, to laser welding and optical data storage. The broad nature of the course gives a good background for further in-depth studies in the field of photonics.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
1. describe the four theories/models of light and apply the appropriate theory for a given optical problem.
2. implement the relevant model analytically and numerically, and use numerical software (e.g. MATLAB) to perform simulations of various optical systems.
3. discuss and apply the theories for interaction of light with matter.
4. describe qualitatively and quantitatively
- ray propagation in lenses and mirrors
- propagation and diffraction of Gaussian beams of light
- Fourier decomposition and analysis of light in terms of plane waves
- imaging, holography and optical waveguides
- coherence and the statistical properties of light
- polarization properties of light and how polarization components work
- how light is generated in a laser
- various laser types and their applications
- properties of laser light such as output power, frequency, line width, modes and dynamics
- laser safety, ethical aspects of photonics, and digitalization of society.
5. Collect and evaluate experimental data in a photonic laboratory while taking into account laser safety.
Content
A. ray optics, wave optics,
B. beam optics, optical resonators,
C. Fourier optics, diffraction, image formation, holography,
D. electromagnetic optics, polarization, birefringence,
E. optical waveguides and fibers,
F. coherence, photon-atom interaction, amplifiers and lasers
G. optical amplifiers, lasers, laser types, modelocking and Q-switching.
Organisation
- lectures
- exercise tutorials
- numerical tutorials
- numerical home assignments
- laboratory exercises
Literature
B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich: Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd ed., 2007, Wiley.
Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam, active participation in laboratory exercises pass on all compulsory assignments.