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FSI-RFO-AAcad. year: 2023/2024
The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of photonics. The topics covered are the following: Electromagnetic optics, interaction of light with matter. Theory of optical waveguides. Modulation and switching of optical fields, nonlinear optics. Periodic media and photonic crystals.
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Entry knowledge
Knowledge of general physics and optics at the basic undergaruate level.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars. Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems and two tests (midterm, final).
Aims
The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of photonics including the underlying principles and some current trends.
Competences: Basic knowledge of photonics, understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, optical modulators and grating based devices.
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Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and photonic sensors.