EE495 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTONICS
| Course Code: | 5670495 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. SELÇUK YERCİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Students will be able to comprehend the fundamental principles and limitations of ray optics and wave optics
2. Students will be able to comprehend the fundamental principles of electromagnetic optics theory
3. Students will be able to comprehend the fundamental principles of light-matter interactions, light amplification and lasers
4. Students will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge to conduct experiments related to optics and photonics
Course Content
Ray optics, ray transfer matrix, wave optics, interference and diffraction; beam optics; electromagnetic optics; electromagnetic waves in nonlinear, inhomogeneous, and dispersive media; Lorentz and Drude models; polarization optics; Jones matrix representation of polarization; interaction of photons with atoms; Einstein coefficients; light amplification and lasers; laser types.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.1 Gain essential knowledge of ray transfer matrix method to analyze and design ray optics systems.
1.2. Learn the properties of ray optics components such as mirrors, lenses and prisms; and learn how to use these properties to design devices such as microscopes, telescopes and slide projectors.
1.3. Apply the principles of wave optics theory to understand important phenomena such as interference and diffraction; and to design devices such as interferometers and gratings.
1.4. Gain essential knowledge of beam optics to be able to compute optical beam parameters in the applications of optical transmission
2.1. Understand the electromagnetic principles of reflection, refraction and scattering phenomena.
2.2. Understand the electromagnetic principles of absorption and dispersion phenomena. Learn about Lorentz model and Drude model of materials.
2.3. Understand the behavior of light waves in non-linear media. Understand the polarization phenomenon, learn about polarization matrix representation.
2.4. Gain essential knowledge on polarization devices such as polarizers and wave retarders; and liquid crystals.
3.1. Gain essential knowledge on the phenomenon of light-matter interaction.
3.2. Learn the basics of light amplification.
3.3. Comprehend the fundamentals of laser operation.
4.1. Familiarize with components and devices such as mirrors, lenses, prisms, polarizers, optical power sources, lasers, detectors, optical power meters, etc.
4.2. Familiarize with general experimentation techniques in an optics/photonics lab.
4.3. Conduct experiments, which are focused on engineering applications such as construction of a projector, measurement of Doppler effect, construction of a spectrometer, spectroscopy of absorbing media, measurements of spectral characteristics of light sources.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||