Practical applications of optics through a range of modern optical instruments and applications
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
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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 |
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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 |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Gains the ability to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics |
X |
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2 |
Gains the ability to construct an experimental setup, perform the experiment, analyze and interpret the results |
X |
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3 |
Gains knowledge required for measurements in scientific and technological areas |
X |
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4 |
Is able to work in an interdisciplinary team |
X |
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5 |
Is able to identify, formulate and solve physics problems |
X |
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6 |
Is conscious of professional and ethical responsibility |
X |
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7 |
Is able to communicate actively and effectively |
X |
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8 |
Has the required education for industrial applications and social contributions to physics |
X |
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9 |
Is conscious about necessity for lifelong education and can implement it |
X |
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10 |
Aware of current investigations and developments in the field |
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X |
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11 |
Makes use of techniques and the modern equipment required for physical applications. |
X |
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ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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 |
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217 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
|
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8.68 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
|
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9 |