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Advanced Optics and Photonics


Course Description

Advanced topics in optics and photonics. Topics covered include nonlinear-optics, optical response of materials and optical fiber, and electro-optic effects in photonic devices. Applications of photonic technologies in signal processing and emerging applications will be discussed.


Athena Title

Advanced Optics and Photonics


Prerequisite

ELEE 4145/6145 or permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to calculate the optical response of different nonlinear materials.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe different applications of nonlinear optics.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe and explain different linear and nonlinear effects in optical fiber.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe and explain different electro-optic effects in photonic devices.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to understand the applications of photonics in various areas.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply basic fiber optics principles and devices to solve problems.
  • Upon completion of this course, students should be able to understand how photonics connects to our life and the society.

Topical Outline

  • Maxwell’s equations
  • Gaussian beams
  • Second and third harmonic generation
  • Raman processes
  • Four-wave mixing
  • Optical cavities and lasers
  • Optical properties of materials
  • Linear effects in optical fiber
  • Nonlinear effects in optical fiber
  • Electro-optic effect
  • Optoelectronic devices
  • Photonic signal processing
  • Emerging applications of photonics

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