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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:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: