Photonics (FSI-RFO-A)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:

The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of photonics including the underlying principles and some current trends.
Learning outcomes and competences:

Competences: Basic knowledge of photonics, understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, optical modulators and grating based devices. 
Prerequisites:

Knowledge of general physics and optics at the basic undergaruate level. 
Course contents:

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.
Teaching methods and criteria:

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

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).
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  1. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves.

  2. Interaction of Light with Matter.

  3. Waves in Optical Waveguides and Fibers.

  4. Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers

  5. Modulation of Laser Beams: Electro-optic Modulators, Liquid Crystals, Acousto-optic Modulators, Magneto-optic Modulators

  6. Nonlinear Optics.

  7. Periodic Media and Photonic Crystals.

  8. Selected Applications and Current Trends
    Exercise

Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and photonic sensors.
Literature - fundamental:
1. YARIV, A. and YEH, P., Photonics, New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
2. SALEH, B.E.A and TEICH, M.C., Fundamentals of photonics. New York: Wiley, 1991.
Literature - recommended:
1. YARIV, A. and YEH, P., Photonics, New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
2. KASAP, S.O., Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-PMO-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory 2 2 W