FSK3403 Photonics 7.5 credits

The course covers the physical principles underlying the operation af 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 af periodic systems
• Resonator optics
• Acousto-optics
• Electro-optics
• Nonlinear optics
• Ultrafast optics
• Generation and detection af light

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• explain the physical principles underlying the generation, transmission, manipulation and detection of light in photonic devices.
• choose, derive and apply suitable models to predict and analyze the response of basic photonic components
• perform optical measurements through hands-on work in a photonic lab.
• analyze and present data acquired using lab instruments and generated by simulations.
• critically analyze and solve practical and theoretical problems within the field of photonics with the aid of relevant literature
• provide an overview of the most recent developments of photonics and deeper insights into aspects of photonic science and applications of particular relevance for her/his own research field.

Enrolled as a PhD student

• INL1 - Home assignment tasks, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory exercises, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminar, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

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

To pass the course students should passa final written exam (TEN1; 2 hp), and successfully complete the home assignment (INL1; 2 hp), seminar (SEM1; 2hp) and lab (LAB1; 1,5 hp) tasks.

Katia Gallo

• 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.