spring 2021
FYS-3009 Photonics - 10 ECTS

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  3. Photonics

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

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 stp
FYS-8009 Photonics 8 stp

Course content

The course treats traditional optics, waveguides and laser physics. Topics discussed are geometric optics, Gaussian beams, electromagnetic waves, integrated optics, optical fibers, optical amplification, laser theory and some laser systems. The students obtain practical experience through laboratory exercises.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1002 Electromagnetism

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student:

  • has good knowledge about general properties of light, beams and optical elements
  • knows the structure and use of optical waveguides and fibers
  • is familiar with resonators, optical amplifiers and lasers

Skills - The student is able to:

  • describe the propagation, reflection and transmission of light rays and optical beams through optical elements
  • apply Maxwells equations, in particular to analyze optical waveguides
  • set up equations for resonators, optical amplifiers and lasers
  • carry out basic optical measurements
  • measure the refractive index of optical waveguides
  • measure the spectrum of a light source

General expertise - The student is able to:

  • analyse optical problems
  • interpret optical measurements results
  • handle optical components and equipment

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: 45 hours Exercises: 30 hours Laboratory exercises: 20 hours

Assessment

Portfolio assessment of a laboratory report counting about 20 % and a final 4 hour written examination counting about 80 %. All modules in the portfolio are assessed as a whole and one combined grade is given.

Assessment scale: Letter grades A-F.

Re-sit examination (section 22): There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course. Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21): Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Postponed laboratory exercises are arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester. Postponed final examination is held early in the following semester. See indicated sections in Regulations for examinations at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway for more information.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-3009
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