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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EEE5750 | Quantum Electronics | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ŞEREF KALEM |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of photonics, and provide them with the necessary foundation and tools to understand optical systems. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Understand optical elements and image formation II. Model transmission of light in free space, through optical components, and through waveguides III. Understand interaction of light with matter and light with light IV. Distinguish the different theories of light and use the appropriate theory to formulate and solve optical problems V. Have the necessary background and tools for advanced optics courses |
1st week: Ray optics 2nd week: Graded index optics, matrix optics 3rd week: Wave optics, monochromatic waves 4th week: Interference, polychromatic light 5th week: Beam optics 6th week: Fourier optics 7th week: Fourier optics, diffraction 8th week: Fourier optics, image formation 9th week: Electromagnetic optics 10th week: Electromagnetic optics 11th week: Absorption, dispersion, pulse propagation 12th week: Polarization optics 13th week: Guided wave optics 14th week: Guided wave optics |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Ray optics: Postulates of ray optics, simple optical components (mirrors, lenses, light guides) | |
2) | Graded index optics, Matrix optics | |
3) | Postulates of wave optics, monochromatic waves, reflection, refraction | |
4) | Interference, polychromatic light | |
5) | Gaussian beam, Transmission through optical components | |
6) | Light propagation, transfer function of free space | |
7) | Optical Fourier transform, diffraction (Fraunhofer, Fresnel) | |
8) | Fourier optics: Image Formation, Holography | |
9) | Electromagnetic theory of light, dielectric media | |
10) | Monochromatic electromagnetic waves | |
11) | Absorption and dispersion, pulse propagation | |
12) | Polarization of light, reflection and refraction, polarization devices | |
13) | Planar-mirror waveguides, planar dielectric waveguides | |
14) | Two dimensional waveguides, optical coupling in waveguides |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Fundamentals of Photonics, B.E.A Saleh and M.C. Teich |
References: | Optics, Eugene Hecht |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
Preliminary Jury | 1 | % 35 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 6 | 84 |
Midterms | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Final | 3 | 11 | 33 |
Total Workload | 195 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |