Universität Wien

260092 VO Introduction to Photonics (2015S)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Moodle

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Ersttermin ist auch Vorbesprechungstermin!

Registrierung über Univis von Mo 09.02.15 08:00 Uhr bis Di 30.06.15 23:00 Uhr.

  • Wednesday 04.03. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.03. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.03. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 25.03. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.04. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.04. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.04. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.05. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.05. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.05. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.05. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.06. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.06. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.06. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 24.06. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is an introductory course to the field of photonics.

Table of contents:

    Linear optics


  1. Ray optics (short intro)

  2. Electromagnetic waves

  3. Propagation in free space, Maxwell's equations

  4. Propagation in homogeneous, linear, nondispersive, isotropic media (linear response: dielectric function, susceptibility, refractive index)

  5. Plane wave, spherical wave, Gaussian wave

  6. Wave packets

  7. Absorption and dispersion (complex refractive index, Kramers-Kronig)

  8. Intensity, Poynting vector, Energy flow

  9. Boundary conditions, phase matching

  10. Waveguides

  11. Crystal optics, polarization states (anisotropic media)

  12. Index ellipsoid, wave vector surfaces, ray vector surface and relation

  13. Birefringence

  14. Fourier optics

    15. Nonlinear optics


  15. Interference and coherence, interferometry

  16. Nonlinear dielectric susceptibilities

  17. Electro-optic effect (Pockels, Kerr)

  18. Applications: phase- , intensity- , polarization modulation

  19. Photorefractive effect I (electro-optic materials)

  20. Photorefractive effect II (2-states systems, polymers and composites)

  21. Sum-frequency generation: second harmonic generation (coupled wave theory, DEQs and solution, phase matching, realization)

  22. Holography in nonlinear materials, dynamical holography etc.

  23. Photonic bandgap materials, metamaterials, photonic crystals


Basic knowledge in solid state physics required. Closely along the lines of Photonik (in German) by G.A. Reider (s. literature) and Saleh/Teich (Fundamentals of photonics)

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of the course.

Examination topics

Corresponding to the type of the course

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MF 2, MF 4, MaG 9, MaG 13, LA-Ph212(3)

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:41