2009 Fall PHYSICS 265-01
Bulletin Course Description This course presents a rigorous treatment of topics in Photonics and Optics targeted at students with an existing photonics or optics background. Topics will include, Optical Sources, Statistical Optics and Coherence Theory, Detection of Radiation; Nonlinear Optics; Waveguides and Optical Fibers; Modern Optical Modulators; Ultrafast lasers and Applications. These topics will be considered individually and then from a system level perspective. Instructor: Gauthier
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Title ADVANCED OPTICS Department PHYSICS Course Number 2009 Fall 265 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Gauthier,Daniel J Prerequisites Prerequisite: ECE 122 or equivalent.
Synopsis of course content
This course presents a rigorous treatment of topics in Photonics and Optics targeted at students with an existing photonics or optics background (or who can fill in the material before the beginning of the semester). Modern optical systems are constructed with optical sources, element that transform the optical fields in a linear and non-linear way, and optical detectors. In this course, we will study the various optical sources, transform elements and detectors and develop a coherent perspective for understanding, designing and constructing an optical system.
Textbooks
Required:
B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd Ed", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ (2007).
ISBN 978-0-471-35832-9
Reference:
Boyd, R. W., Radiometry and the detection of optical radiation (1983).
Boyd, R. W., Nonlinear Optics 2nd ed.
Louden, R., The quantum theory of light
Mandel & Wolf, Optical Coherence & Quantum Optics
Assignments
Approximately five homework assignments during the semester.
Exams
Two mid-term exams.
Term Papers
Final project: A detailed analysis of a complete optical system of your choice that features an optical source, an optical "signal processor", and an optical detector. You are expected to analyze the rationale for the choice of each component, and discuss the impact the specifications of each component will have on the performance of the entire system.
Grade to be based on
Homework - 25% of grade
Midterm Exam 1 - 20% of grade
Midterm Exam 2 - 20% of grade
Final Presentation - 30% of grade
Class Participation - 5% of grade
