- Electromagnetic fields, propagation in vacuum and matter. - Wave optics. Polarization, interference, optics of thin films, optical measurement techniques.- Diffraction, fourier optics, optical information processing.- Coherence.- Quantum phenomena, lasers and current applications, non-linear optics.
IO2691 Optics, General Course 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IO2691 (Autumn 2008–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course has primarily two goals- to give a deeper and broader insight into optics as a science and a technology, its basic physics and phenomena and their importance for technical applications- to be a starting point for the following, more specialised courses within the special area of optics and photonics
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in classical physics, especially waves and elementary optics and mathematics (vector analysis, differential equations, Fourier transforms).
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
- Hecht, E., Optics (4th ed. 2002), Addison Wesley. Additional course material.
Undervisningsspråk: Engelska
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Course, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 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.
Other requirements for final grade
- Laboratory work (1,5 ECTS credits)- One written closed-book examination (4,5 ECTS credits)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Courses and master theses in optical physics, photonics and laser technology at the department of Microelectronics and Information Technology (IMIT), the department of Physics and others.