Photonics
About the 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.
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.
Admission requirements
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.
Prerequisites
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, FYS-1003 Basic experimental physics, FYS-2022 Waves and optics
Credit reduction
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
Teaching methods
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.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
Examination
| Portfolio | Hand in: 27.05.2024 14:00 Weighting: 3/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| Oral exam | Duration: 45 Minutes Weighting: 7/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
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
