EE 557

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

EE 557

Course Title

Photonics

Level

MS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 7.5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Master

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Ray optics. Ray transfer matrix. Wave optics. Interference and diffraction. Gaussian beam. Electromagnetic optics. Electromagnetic waves in nonlinear, inhomogeneous, and dispersive media. Polarization optics. Jones matrix representation of polarization. Compton scattering. Interaction of photons with atoms. Einstein coefficients. Light amplification and lasers. Laser types.

Course Objectives

This course enables students to comprehend the fundamental topics of photonics such as light behavior, interactions with materials, ray and wave optics, electromagnetic optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, atom-light interaction, lasers, and applications.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
(1) State ray optics, wave optics, electromagnetic optics, light behavior, and electromagnetic interactions,
(2) Discuss interference, diffraction, and polarization optics, and their effects on optical system behavior,
(3) Use ray transfer matrix techniques to optimize optical systems for specific applications by manipulating light,
(4) Examine photon-atom interaction, using Compton scattering and Einstein coefficients to explain energy absorption and emission,
(5) Assess lasers for diverse uses, including wavelength, coherence, and power,
(6) Create basic optical configurations, showcasing proficiency in controlling light sources, optical components, and sensors for intended results.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Demonstrating Problem Solving Inquiry Collaborating Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Brainstorming Web Searching Experiments

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

(1) Saleh, B. E. A., & Teich, M. K. (2007). Fundamentals of Photonics. Wiley.
(2) Hecht, E. (2002). Optics. Pearson.

Grading

 

Test/Exam (60%), Case Studies / Homework (40%)

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Serkan Şahin

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	42
Course Readings	70
Exams/Quizzes	70
Case Study Analysis	43

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