spring 2024
FYS-3009 Photonics - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is available as a singular course for students on master level. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar education, including specialization in physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits. Local admission, application code 9371 - singular courses at Master's level.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FYS-354 Photonics 9 ects
FYS-8009 Photonics 8 ects
FYS-2022 Waves and optics 5 ects

Course content

The course comprises the following topics: propagation of light in dielectric media (repetition), guided optics (fibers, integrated waveguides), laser amplifiers and lasers, photon detectors, elements of photonic integrated circuits (interconnects, switches), and optical sensors.

The students obtain practical experience through laboratory exercises and simulations using commercial software.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-1003 Basic experimental physics, FYS-2022 Waves and optics

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student can:

  • describe the structure and use of optical waveguides and fibers
  • explain the fundamental principles and operation of optical amplifiers, lasers, and detectors
  • describe current, advanced photonic systems used in communication and sensing applications

Skills - The student can:

  • analyze the propagation, reflection and transmission of light through fibers and integrated optical elements
  • apply Maxwells equations, in particular to analyze optical waveguides
  • set up equations for resonators, optical amplifiers and lasers
  • perform basic optical measurements
  • analyze and interpret measurement results
  • handle and characterize optical components, including waveguides, fibers, and lasers
  • use advanced simulation software for photonics, and simulate selected optical components

General competence - The student can:

  • describe how photonics is used within telecom, sensing, R&D, and for other applications.

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours Exercises: 20 hours Laboratory and simulation exercises: 20 hours.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Schedule

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Examination

Examination: Date: Weighting: Duration: Grade scale:
Portfolio 27.05.2024 14:00 (Hand in) 3/10 A–E, fail F
Oral exam 7/10 45 Minutes A–E, fail F
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More info about the portfolio

  • Report from simulations, first submission two weeks after the assignment has been handed out
  • Laboratory report 1, first submission to weeks after lab
  • Laboratory report 2, first submission to weeks after lab

Re-sit examination

There is no access to re-sit examination in this course
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-3009
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