Objective

This course is intended for undergraduate engineering and science students. It covers the basic physics, engineering and system aspects of a broad range of photonic technologies. This course then addresses their important roles in modern information systems. The course contents include the basic principles and the engineering applications of lasers and photonics, using real-life examples from a wide-range of photonics information systems including state-of-the-art optical display, optical storage, optical communications and optical sensors.

Syllabus

• Review of Ray Optics
• Wave and Beam Optics
• Fourier Optics
• Polarization Optics
• Optical Resonators
• Lasers
• Optical Interconnects and Switches
• Optical Fiber Communications and Fiber Sensors
• Consumer Optics

Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, students should be able to

• Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills in lasers and photonics, and understand the advantages and limitation of the technology.
• Apply their knowledge and skills in optics for design in optical elements, optical measurement techniques, and optical instrumentation.
• Understand the technological impact of photonics to the society.
• Understand the basic physical principle and the engineering of photonics for further specialization in areas related to optical science and optical engineering.

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