| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Optics | FIZ209 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Prof. Dr. Sait Eren SAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Necla KENAR LIM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The students will learn particle and wave concepts about light
2) Attains ability to evaluate and crtics in Scientific events
3) The students attain theories, concepts and applications, which are related to Optics
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | Middle | High | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | |
| 2 | High | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Low | High | No relation | High | High | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Mechanics
Course Contents
Nature of Light. Production and Measurement of Light. Geometrical Optics. Matrix Methods in Paraxial Optics. Aberration Theory. Optical Instrumentation. Wave Equations. Superposition of Waves. Interference. Coherence. Holography. Polarization. Diffraction, Nonlinear Optics and the Modulation of Light.
Weekly Schedule
1) Nature of Light2) Production and Measurement of Light
3) Geometrical Optics
4) Matrix Methods in Paraxial Optics
5) Aberration Theory
6) Optical Instrumentation
7) Wave Equations
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Superposition of Waves
10) Interference
11) Coherence
12) Holography
13) Polarization
14) Diffraction
15) Nonlinear Optics and the Modulation of Light
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Introduction to Optics by Chegg
2- Solutions for Introduction to Optics 3rd Frank L. Pedrotti, Leno M. Pedrotti, Leno S. Pedrotti
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required