Selected Topics in Optics 1100-3`WZO
Program:
1. From Alhazen to Zeilinger - a brief history of optics.
2. From Maxwell equations to wave equation.
3. Geometrical optics, ABCD matrix formalism.
4. Diffraction.
5. Gaussian beams.
6. Light at boundaries, dielectric coatings.
7. Light-matter interaction - Lorentz model, dispersion.
8. Birefringent media and polarized light.
9. Interference, interferometers.
10. Light spectrum and its measurements.
11. Optical fibers.
12. Statistical optics.
13. Photons.
14. Lasers - introductory concepts.
15. Lasers - properties and dynamics.
16. Lasers - an overview of types and constructions.
17. Ultrashort laser pulses - generation, characterization and applications.
18. Semiconductor light sources - LED and laser diode.
19. Light detection and detectors.
20. Light modulation.
21. Nonlinear optics - harmonic generation, parametric processes.
P. Wasylczyk, May 2009
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student gains the following:
KNOWLEDGE
1. knows the most important terms in optics,
2. knows the basic experimental techniques in optics,
SKILS
1. can qualitatively explain basic optical phenomena,
2. is able to analyze the working processess behind devices and apparata used in optical experiments
BASICS
1. recognizes principles of planning and conducting scientific experiments,
2. appreciates the importance of experimetal optics for civilization progress.
Assessment criteria
Final written exam: ca. 15 open and 15 closed questions, including drawing simple schemes and diagrams.
Estimated workload:
Participating in the lecture: 30 h
Homework: 5 h
Preparing for the exam and the exam: 15 h
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
1. E. Hecht, "Optics"
2. W. Demtroder, "Spektroskopia laserowa"
3. P. Wasylczyk, C. Radzewicz, "Optyka instrumentalna" (skrypt, w przygotowaniu)
4. B. Ziętek, "Optoelektronika"
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