CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Optical fields as a subset of electromagnetic fields, optical cavities, theory of laser action, and the basics of optical waveguides, including optical fiber.
REQUIRED TEXTS: Saleh & Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics , Wiley & Sons, 1991
COURSE COORDINATOR: Seng-Tiong Ho
COURSE GOALS: To introduce optics, lasers and optical waveguides. After taking this class, a student should understand the basics of optical fields including polarization, coherence, and behavior at dielectric interfaces. He or she should also understand the fundamentals of optical amplification, lasers, and optical waveguides.
PREREQUISITES: EECS 222 and EECS 224
COURSE TOPICS:
- Review of electromagnetic fields and waves.
- Optical waves at dielectric boundaries: reflection and transmission
- Gaussian Beams
- Optical coatings for high or low reflectivity
- Interference and optical resonators
- Fundamentals of lasers
- Dielectric waveguides, including optical fiber
- Transmission effects of optical waveguides: loss and dispersion
COMPUTER USAGE: Use of MATLAB, EXCEL or other spreadsheet software.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: These will reinforce the concepts introduced in lecture.
LABORATORY: There will be approximately five hands-on laboratory projects.
BASIS for GRADE: Homework, laboratory write-ups, one midterm test, and final exam.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: When a student completes this course, he or she should be able to:
- Understand the basic properties of optical fields
- Understand the fundamental principles of optical amplification and lasers
- Understand and design basic optical dielectric waveguides
- Take more advanced courses in fiber optic communication and optical signal processing.
ABET CONTENT CATEGORY: 100% Engineering (Design Component)
