Photonics
Fotonik

FAFA60, 5.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED N
Date of Decision: 2024-04-10
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: D1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course will give a basic understanding of photonics, including optics and signal transfer by light- and radio waves. Many of the concepts introduced are of importance for a deeper understanding of contemporary technology areas, e.g. data communication. The course should also give training in scientific problem-solving techniques and physical modeling, as well as written communication.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to account for basic concepts in waves and optics,
• be able to account for how photonics is applied in the area of signal transfer and communication,
• be able to analyze problems and perform and interpret calculations within the area of photonics.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to interpret and use models within the area of photonics,
• be able to handle simple optical systems, detectors and light sources,
• be able to write a well structured report in which experimental data are presented and analyzed.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to evaluate experimental methods used in the course,
• independently be able to search for and use information on everyday physical phanomena relevant to optics,
• demonstrate an ability to evaluate the applicability and limitations of physical models within the subjects of the course.

Contents

• Optics and electromagnetic waves, refraction, reflection, interference and diffraction
• Geometric optics
• Resolution
• Optical fibers, light sources and detectors

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Passed written exam and laboratory exercises.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0116. Name: Photonics.
Credits: 4.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0216. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Mandatory. Active participation in laboratory work. Passed written report. The module includes: Laboratory work: Geometrical Optics; Light diffraction and interference of light.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: Basic university mathematics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: FAFF40 FAFF25 FAF260 FAFA01 FAFA05 FAFA50 FAFA65 FAFF30

Reading list

• Jönsson G: Våglära och optik. 2015, ISBN: ISBN 9789163781445.
• G. Jönsson och E. Nilsson: Tillämpad Atomfysik. 2011, ISBN: 9789163798276. Only selected chapters, pdf available on the course homepage.
• J. Crisp och B. Elliott: Introduction to Fiber Optics,. 2005. Available as e-book, more info on the course homepage.

Contact

Course coordinator: Olle Lundh, olle.lundh@fysik.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.atomic.physics.lu.se/education/mandatory-courses/faff25/

Further information