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Ders Kodu: 
PHYS 306
Ders Tipi: 
Alan Seçmeli
Teori Saati: 
3
Uygulama Saati: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
2
Kredi: 
4
AKTS: 
9
Ön Koşul Dersleri: 
Dersin Dili: 
İngilizce
Dersin Amacı: 
To emphasize the practical application of optics through light devices used to perform the various functions: generation, emission, communication, signal processing, modulation, switching, amplification, and detection/sensing of light.
Dersin İçeriği: 

Practical applications of optics through a range of modern optical instruments and applications

Dersin Öğretim Yöntemleri: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Dersin Ölçme Yöntemleri: 
A: Testing, C: Homework, L: Lab

Dikey Sekmeler

Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Awareness that photonics is the conjunction of optics with electronics

1,2,3,9

A,L

2) General knowledge of Fourier optics and its applications

1,2,3,9

A, L

3) Appreciation of multiple wave interference and its applications

1,2,3,9

A,C,L

4) An understanding that various forms of polarised light arise from the principle of superposition of various phases of light. An insight into the applications of polarised light

1,2 ,3

A,C,L

5) An understanding that diffraction effects in the vicinity of sources is analysed by division of the wave front into zones. Appreciation of technical applications of near field diffraction

1,3,9

A,C,L

 

6) Knowledge of optical activity and how optical effects can be controlled by electrical, magnetic or mechanical means.

1,3

A,C,L

7) Appreciation of the process of stimulated emission of  radiation as distinct from spontaneous emission.

1,3

A,C,L

8) Insight into the working laser as a device that requires, an active medium, a cavity and an energy input.

1,3

A,C,L

9) To gain an insight into the vast applications of lasers in: optical disk drives, laser printers, barcode scanners, laser surgery,  cutting and welding materials, military and law enforcement devices for marking targets and measuring range and speed, and laser lighting displays in entertainment

1,3, 12

A,C

10) To understand that laser light is very different / opposite to normal light due to its properties: monochromatic, “organized”(coherent), and directional.

1,2,3

A,C,L

11) To provide knowledge on how light is guided along materials for communication purposes and appreciate their global importance as technology communication links

1,3,9,12

A,C,L

 
 

Dersin Akışı

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Wave motion and its representation

Hecht

2

Multiple wave interference and applications, optical radiation detection

Saleh

3

Coherence of light sources, Fourier optics

Saleh ,Hecht

4

Fourier optics, Fresnel diffraction

Hecht

5

Fresnel diffraction and zone plates

Hecht

6

Propagation of light through materials, Polarised light

Hecht

7

Jones vectors, Photonics in materials (dichroism, birefringence)

Hecht

8

Photonics in materials (birefringence, optical activity)

Hecht

9

Optical polarisers, Jones matrices, Induced optical effects (electro-optics, magneto-optics, photo elasticity)

Hecht

10

Induced optical effects,  Lasing media

Hecht

11

Lasers, Gaussian laser beams

Hecht , Verdeyen

12

Lasers and applications

Hecht , Verdeyen

13

Lasers and applications, Fibre optics

Verdeyen

14

Fibre optics for communication and sensing

Hecht, Morris

 
 

Kaynaklar

Textbook

Optics, 4th edition, Hecht, Schaums outlines in optics-E. Hecht, Optics and photonics : an introduction  Graham-Smith, Francis   ; F. Graham Smith, Terry A. King, Dan Wilkins, Laser electronics, 3rd edn., J.T. Verdeyen, principles of measurement and instrumentation, A.S Morris

Additional Resources

Fundamentals of photonics Saleh, Bahaa E. A., 1944; Bahaa E.A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich., Laser Fundamentals 2nd edn., W.T. Silfvast

 
 

Materyal Paylaşımı

Documents

 

Assignments

Homework assignments every fortnight

Exams

Two mid-term exams and one final

 
 

Değerlendirme Sistemi

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

2

50

Lab practicals

10

20

Final

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

Total

 

100

 
 

Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Gains the ability to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics

       

X

 

2

Gains the ability to construct an experimental setup, perform

the experiment, analyze and interpret the results

       

X

 

3

Gains knowledge required for measurements in scientific and technological areas 

       

X

 

4

Is able to work in an interdisciplinary team

 

X

     

 

5

Is able to identify, formulate and solve physics problems

     

X

 

 

6

Is conscious of professional and ethical responsibility

X

       

 

7

 Is able to communicate actively and effectively

   

X

   

 

8

Has the required education for industrial applications and social contributions to physics

       

X

 

9

Is conscious about necessity for lifelong education and can implement it

 

X

     

 

10

Aware of current investigations and developments in the field

 

 

 

X

 

 

11

Makes use of techniques and the modern equipment required for physical applications.

       

X

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

10

140

Mid-terms

2

2

4

Laboratory + Reports

14

2

28

Final 

1

3

3

Total Work Load

 

 

217

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

8.68

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

9