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SK2402 Fundamentals of Photonics 7,5 hp

Course memo Autumn 2021-50143

Version 1 – 10/02/2021, 6:17:40 PM

Course offering

Autumn 2021-1 (Start date 01/11/2021, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

SCI/Applied Physics

Course memo Autumn 2021

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2019

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course covers the physical principles underlying the operation of basic photonic components such as lasers, modulators, optical fibers and detectors and involving the generation, transmission, manipulation and detection of light.

Specifically, the course covers the following topics:

  • Electromagnetic optics
  • Beam optics
  • Guided-wave optics
  • Coupled mode theory
  • Optics of periodic systems
  • Resonator optics
  • Acousto-optics
  • Electro-optics
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Ultrafast optics
  • Generation and detection of light

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • explain the physical principles underlying the generation, transmission, manipulation and detection of light.
  • choose, derive and apply suitable models to predict and analyze the response of basic photonic components such as optical waveguides, resonators, modulators, frequency converters and switches, optical sources and detectors.
  • identify and critically discuss the limits of validity and applicability of the different models.
  • perform basic measurements through hands-on work in a photonic lab.
  • analyze and present data acquired using lab instruments and generated by simulations.
  • be able to solve with the necessary literature practical and theoretical problems within the field of photonics.

Detailed plan

Learning activities Content Preparations
Lectures Course contents listed above Study material and videos to watch before the flipped-classroom lectures
Quizzes Katia's lecture topics Study material before flipped classroom
Home assignments Course content

Course study material , lecture attendance

Lab 1 Photonic simulations

COMSOL installation, further instructions in CANVAS

Lab 2  Experiments with supercontinuum light 

Quizzes and instruction material in CANVAS


Schema HT-2021-218

Preparations before course start

Literature

Material distributed during the course and available on CANVAS. Additional useful textbooks (also older editions are OK):

  • B.E. A. Saleh and M. C. Tech, "Fundamentals of Photonics"
  • A.Yariv and P. Yeh,  "Photonics: optical electronics in modern communications"

 

Software

COMSOL for Lab 1 (simulations)

Matlab and COMSOL may be useful for solving the home assignements

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner, in consultation with the KTH Disability Coordinator (Funka), decides on any adapted examination for students with documented permanent impairment. The examiner may grant another examination form for reexamination of single students.

The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:

Assignments ( INL1 )

Laboratory work ( LAB1 )

Examination ( TEN1 )

Other requirements for final grade

The course is examined by written exam (TEN1; 4 credits, grade scale A / B / C / D / E / Fx / F), as well as approved assignments (INL1; 2.5 credits, grade scale P / F) and laboratory work (LAB1; 1, 0 credits, grade scale P / F). The rating on TEN1 determines the grade on the course.

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

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Round Facts

Start date

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Course offering

  • Autumn 2021-50143

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

SCI/Applied Physics

Contacts

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