| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photonics | EOS601 | Compulsory | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Özcan GÜNDOĞDU
Prof. Dr. Elif KAÇAR
Prof. Dr. Ersin KAYAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Erhan AKMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the electromagnetic spectrum and its properties.
2) Define beam optics and beam propagation.
3) Diversifiy the polarization properties of light and light generation techniques.
4) Recognize photodetectors.
5) Define the modulation of light, laser cavities, continuous and pulsed laser behavior.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Optical Materials, Optical Design, Electro-Optical Materials and Systems, Geometric Optics, Waveguide Optics, Sensors and Applications, Advanced Robotics and Automation Systems, Image Processing, Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Scattering, Satellite Communication Systems, Nano-Biophotonic, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Laser Applications, Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory
Course Contents
Electromagnetic theory; fundamentals of laser physics; properties of laser light; radiation, absorption and stimulated radiation; energy levels in solid, liquid, gas and semi-solid materials; laser cavities; continuous and pulsed laser behavior; laser types; scientific and industrial applications of lasers; Basic concepts in fiber optics and photonics.
Weekly Schedule
1) Electromagnetic spectrum and properties2) Electromagnetic spectrum and properties
3) Beam optics and beam spread
4) Beam optics and beam spread
5) Polarization properties of light
6) Production techniques of light
7) Production techniques of light
8) Midterm exam
9) Photodetectors
10) Photodetectors
11) Modulation of light
12) Modulation of light
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14) Continuous and pulsed laser behavior techniques
15) Continuous and pulsed laser behavior techniques
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required