| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonlinear Optics | EOS501 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Özcan GÜNDOĞDU
Prof. Dr. Ersin KAYAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Erhan AKMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) In the final of lesson students know nonlinear optics.
2) Students know nonlinear optical material.
3) Students know nonlinear physical application
4) Students interpret the differences between linear and non-linear optic phenomenons.
5) Student know where the use of non-linear materials.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
lineer optics, high mathematics, material science
Course Contents
Raman scattering, non-linear effects in optic fibers, Maxwell equations, comlex sucsesibility, electrical polarisation, non-linear gain, quenching mechanisms, electro-optical effect, non-linear dispersion, non-linear optical materials
Weekly Schedule
1) genaral information about linear and nonlinear optic2) maxwell equations, wave equations, SHG and THG
3) maxwell equations, wave equations, SHG and THG -2 (cont.)
4) Z-scan technique and Raman scattering_1
5) Z-scan technique and Raman scattering_2 (cont.)
6) non-lenear effects in optic fibers
7) complex susceptibility
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) electric polarisation
10) nonlinear gain
11) quenching mechanisms
12) elektro-optic effects
13) nonlinear dispersion
14) nonlinear optic materials
15) Final examination
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required