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FIO3655 Photonics 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus FIO3655 (Autumn 2011–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Optical Amplifiers
  • Silicon Photonics
  • Plasmon based Nanophotonics
  • Emerging Areas in Photonics
  • Numerical Methods - FDTD & FEM, CAD
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Optoelectronic Integration

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the students should have:

In depth knowledge of optical communication devices and the related technological issues, including: photonic integrated circuits, optical amplifiers, semiconductor lasers, and optoelectronic integration techniques.

Introductory knowledge of plasmonics.

Overview of recent progress in nanophotonics.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Enrolled PhD Student

Literature

 Saleh & Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd edition. Other course material includes lecture notes and lab instructions. Some relevant chapters of the following reference books can also be helpful: Agrawal, Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, Mayer, Plasmonics : Fundamentals and Applications.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

G

Examination

    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.

    If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

    • Assignments, 3.5 credits, grade scale: P/F
    • Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: P/F

    Examiner

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    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

    Course room in Canvas

    Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

    Offered by

    SCI/Applied Physics

    Education cycle

    Third cycle

    Postgraduate course

    Postgraduate courses at SCI/Applied Physics