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Course Specification of Photonics

University: Ibb University

Faculty: Science

Department: Physics

Program title: Applied Physics

Approval date of course

specification:

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Course Identification and General Information1 Course Title: Photonics

2 Course Number & Code: PHYS 324

3Credit Hours: Theoretical Practical Tutorial Training Total

2 1 3

4 Study level/year at which this course is

offered: 2nd semester, 3rd year

5 Pre – requisite (if any): PHYS 222, MATH 252, MATH 253 6 Co – requisite (if any): PHYS 331, PHYS 332, PHYS 333

7Program (s) in which the course is

offered:

Applied Physics

8 Language of teaching the course: English

9 Location of teaching the course: Faculty of Science

10 Prepared By: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohamed M. Fadhali

11 Approved By:

II. Course DescriptionThis course introduces the concepts of photonics (the application and use of light in modern

technologies).It is an important course for Applied Physics Program with almost all orientations as it

enables students to explore the most related aspects of various technological applications that employ light

sources and beam optics. This course provides the essential background of wave optics and its transformations

using ray tracing matrices method. It describes the interaction of photon with matter and covers the essential

laser requirements, laser gain media, laser oscillations inside various resonators, laser stability as well as

laser beam characteristics, modes and some of the laser types. It focuses also on beam optics propagation in

various media, transformation, modulation and detection. It provides key elements of electro-optics, acoustic-optics

and photonic principles behind photonic devices and photonic technology. A fundamental background is established

in guided-wave optics and fiber optic waveguide and its characteristics for optical communications.



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III. Professional Information 1- Aims of The Course:

This course aims at providing students with:1. Fundamental concepts and principles of wave Gaussian optics and their characteristics as well as

transformation using ray tracing matrices.

2. Essential concepts of laser oscillations, its operation requirements and laser beam properties

3. The laser rate equations formulation in various systems, laser threshold conditions and some of theLaser types and their characteristics.

4. Analysis of the continuous-wave and pulsed lasers operation using appropriate formalisms.

5. Assessment of optical resonator stability and mode structure

6. Basics of guided wave optics, physics of fiber optics and their role in modern opticalcommunication

7. Role of some effects and mechanisms in Photonic devices such as optical coupling, optical

detection, optical modulation and electrooptic & acoustoptic effects.2- Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

(A) Knowledge and Understanding Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completing this program, student will acquire

knowledge and understanding of:

After participating in this course, student will be

able to:

A1 Fundamental laws and principles of physics and

their applications in various practical contexts,

carrying through the scientific methodology

A11- Recognize the fundamental concepts and

principles of wave Gaussian optics

A12 – Determine ray tracing ABCD matrix

method

A13- Describe laser oscillation, laser types andcharacteristics

A14- Describe the characteristics of light from

pulsed and CW lasers.

A15- Identify basics of photonic device and optical

waveguides

A2 How to use mathematics in describing physical phenomena and applications, design

mathematical models, and implement them by

computer using appropriate computational

techniques

A21 – Explain how to formulate ray tracing opticalmatrices

A22 – Express optical beam propagation in variousoptical systems

A23 – Describe the formulation of laser rateequations and laser gain threshold

A24 – State how to use the mathematical

formulation for conditions of optical resonator

Stability.

A25 – Recognize how to mathematically describe

Optical waveguides modes and their

propagation



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A3 How to tackle, analyze and solve problems in thefields of physics

A31 – Identify how to tackle, analyze and solve problems in ray tracing optics

A32 – Explain how to drive the transformation

parameters of propagated optical beam invarious optical systems

A33 – Describe how to solve problems related tolaser oscillation, gain and continuous wave &

pulsed laser mechanisms

A34 - Explain how to solve problems and analyze

the optical wave propagation in waveguides

Teaching and Assessment Methods for Achieving Learning Outcomes CILOs: After participating in this course,

student will be able to:Teaching strategies to be used Methods of assessment

A11- Recognize the fundamental conceptsand principles of wave Gaussian optics

Lecture and discussionIndividual and group work

Seminar

1- Quizzes2- Assignments

3- Exams

A12 – Determine ray tracing ABCD matrixmethod

A13- Describe laser oscillation, laser types

and characteristics

A14- Describe the characteristics of light

from pulsed and CW lasers.

A15- Identify basics of photonic device and

optical waveguides

A21 – Explain how to formulate ray tracing

optical matrices

A22 – Express optical beam propagation in

various optical systems

A23 – Describe the formulation of laser rate

equations and laser gain threshold

A24 – State how to use the mathematicalformulation for conditions of opticalresonator Stability.

A25 – Recognize how to mathematicallydescribe Optical waveguides modes

and their propagation

A31 – Identify how to tackle, analyze and

solve problems in ray tracing opticsA32 – Explain how to drive the

transformation parameters of

propagated optical beam in variousoptical systems

A33 – Describe how to solve problemsrelated to laser oscillation, gain and

continuous wave &



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pulsed laser mechanisms

A34 - Explain how to solve problems and

analyze the optical wave propagation in

waveguides

(B) Intellectual SkillsProgram Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completing this program, students will be ableto:

After participating in this course, students will beable to:

B1- tackle, analyze and solve problems in the fields

of physics

B11-Analyze and solve problems in ray tracing

Optics

B12-Analyze and solve problems in laser gain

threshold, laser oscillation and resonatorstability

B13-Analyze and solve problems in electro-opticseffects and fiber optic waveguide

B2- Use mathematics in describing physical

phenomena & applications and design mathematical

models

B21- Formulate ray tracing ABCD matrices forvarious optical systems

B22- Derive the transformation parameters of the propagated optical wave in optical systems

B23- Deduce the mathematical condition ofstability for various optical resonators

B24- Drive the rate equations for laser transitionand deduce laser gain and output power

B25- Drive the optical modes and their propagationin optical waveguide

Teaching and Assessment Methods for Achieving Learning Outcomes

CILOs: After participating in this course, studentswill be able to:

Teaching strategies to

be used

Assessment Methods

B11-Analyze and solve problems in ray tracingOptics

Lecture,Individual and group

work

Assignments, quizzes andexams

B12-Analyze and solve problems in laser gainthreshold, laser oscillation and resonator

stability

B13-Analyze and solve problems in electro-optics

effects and fiber optic waveguide

B21- Formulate ray tracing ABCD matrices for

various optical systems

B22- Derive the transformation parameters of the

propagated optical wave in optical systems

B23- Deduce the mathematical condition of

stability for various optical resonators



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Gaussian beamoptics

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By completing this unit,students will be able to:1- Describe the wave

equation

2- Obtain the parameters ofGaussian beam solution

3- Solve problems relatedto Gaussian beam optics.

4- Perform ray tracing of

beams through opticalelements using the ABCD

matrix formulation.

5-

Propagate Gaussian beams through optical

systems

6- Assess the stability of

optical resonators

7- Design optical cavities

having specified

characteristics using theABCD matrix

formulation

8- Compute the resonantfrequencies of Fabry-

Perot etalons for plane

waves, and cavities forGaussian beams.

Review of

monochromaticwaves-

Helmholtz

equation -Planewaves and paraxial rays-

Ray transfer

matrices- ABCDray tracing matrix

methods

1

12 Multi-element

and periodicoptical systems-

Cavity stability-

Longitudinal

modes-Gaussian beams- Complex

beam parameter

1

Complex beam

parameter and

ray transfermatrices- Optical

resonators-

Multiple mirrorcavities-

Dielectric mirrors

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Physics of Laser

principles:5

By completing this unit,students will be able to:1- Identify the properties of

black-body radiation and

calculate its power

spectrum.

2- Assess the dominant line

broadening mechanismsof radiative transitions

and calculate their

lineshape functions.

3- Assess the dominant line

broadening mechanisms

of radiative transitionsand calculate their line-

shape functions.

4- Compute Einstein A and

B coefficients, and the

stimulated emission crosssection.

5- Compute the threshold

gain and design cavitiesor optical systems based

on a specified thresholdgains

6- Solve equations for thedensities of atomic levels

in terms of pump

conditions to obtain the

inversion density, andgain or absorption of laser

media.

7- Calculate the saturation

intensity of laser media

for homogenous andinhomogeneous

broadening.

Interaction of

photons with

atoms -Spontaneous and

stimulated

emission-

Einstein A, Bcoefficients-

Laser rate

equations

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Spectral line broadening -

Population

inversion-

Multiple Levelsystems

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Small signal gain-Threshold

condition -Gain

saturation- LaserOutput and beam

properties

1

Laser Mode

structure - Single

(transverse) and

(longitudinal)Mode selection-

Q-switching and

mode locking

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8- Predict optical outputintensity and efficiency of

a continuous wave laser

given the atomic

properties, energy leveldiagram, and optical

cavity parameters.

9- Predict the optical output

power and pulse length of

a Q-switched and mode-locked laser

10- Explain the differences

and similarities betweenlasers based on transitions

between discrete atomicor molecular levels, and

semiconductor lasers.

11- Analyze current lasersystems, in terms of

energy levels, pumping

mechanisms, laser output power, efficiency and

properties

12- Solve problems related tolaser oscillation, gain and

output power

Examples of

lasers and lasermedia: He-Ne,

Nd3+:YAG, Ti:Sapphire,

Er3+:Silica fiber

– Semiconductor

laser

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3 Mid-term exam 1 1 2

Optoelectronics

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By completing this unit,

students will be able to:

1- Describe the acousto-

optic and electro-opticeffects.

2- Explain the role ofacousto-optic and electro-

optic effects in photonic

devices.

Acousto-optic and

electro-optic

techniques,

anisotropicnonlinear

refractive indices, phase retardation,Pockels cell

intensity

modulator

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3- Identify the opticalmodulation parameters.

4- Discuss the various

optical modulationmodalities

5- Solve problems related to

electro-optic, acousto-

optic and optical

modulation

6- Assess the various optical

detection techniques

7-

Analyze and solve problems related to

optical detection methodsand techniques.

Optical

modulation: AM,FM, phase

modulation

techniques -

Transmission &Detection of light

radiation - Lightdetectors

1

Photomultiplier

tubes, Photo-

diodes, thermaldetectors,

Bolometer,

CCD's, single photon detectors

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5 Fiber optic

waveguide3

By completing this unit,

students will be able to:

1- Describe modes and their

propagation in opticalwaveguides

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Discuss the role of fiberoptic in modern

communication

technology.

- Assess fiber optic types

based on various

parameters

- Solve problems related to

attenuation in fiber optic,

mode propagation anddispersion

5- Assess some of fiber optic based photonic devices

Basics of optical

fiber techniques:

step index fiber;

acceptanceangles, single and

multimode fibers, 1

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Attenuation in

fiber optics -

Dispersionlimitations-

transmission

characteristics-

fiber opticmeasurements

1

Optical couplers-Mach-Zehnder

interferometer – overview of

integrated

photonic devices 1

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Total 16 Total Weeks/Contact Hours Per Semester 16 60 b - Practical Aspect:

NA

2- Course Components:Others

(if any)

Total Clinical

Hours Total Fieldwork

Hours

Total Practical

Lectures Total Theoretical

Hours

- - - - 62 3. Teaching strategies of the course:

1. Lecture2. Examples

3. Discussion

4. Interactive discussion

5. Individual and group Projects

4- Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

No Assessment Method Week Due Mark Proportion of

Final Assessment Aligned CILOs

1 Assignments2, 4, 6,10,12,

14 10 10% A11, A12, A13, A14,

A15, A21, A22, A23,

A24, A25, A31, A32,

A33, A34 , B11,B12,

B21, B22, B23, B24,B25, D11, D21, D31

2 Attendance & Participation 1-14 10 10% 3 Essay/Report 5

t ,12

t5 5%

4 Quizzes 3, 7, 11,15 5 5% 5 Midterm exam 9th 20 20% A11, A12, A13, A14,

A15, A21, A22, A23,A24, A25, A31, A32,

A33, A34, B11,B12,

B21, B22, B23, B24,

B25,

6 Final Exam 16th 50 50% Total

100 100%

V. Students’ Support Office Hours Academic Advice Hours Other Procedures 2 Hours/Week 1 Hour/Week NA

VI. Learning Resources1- Required Textbooks 1- B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics" (Wiley, 2nd edition, 2009)



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2- O. Svelto, “Principles of Lasers”, ISBN-10: 0306457482, 5th Ed (2010).3- F. Graham Smith, Terry A. King, Dan Wilkins, “Optics and Photonics: An Introduction”, John Wiley

and Sons inc. 2nd Ed. (2007)

2- Essential References

1- J. Wilson & J. F. B. Hawkes , “Optoelectronics: An Introduction”, Prentice Hall, 3r

Ed.(2006)

2- Peter W. Milonni, Joseph H. Eberly, “ Laser Physics”, John Wiley and Sons inc. 2nd Ed. (2010)3- Recommended Books and Reference Materials

1. R. S. Quimby, “Photonics and Lasers,” Oxford University Press (2007)

2. F. A. Jenkins and H. A. White, Fundamentals of Optics , , McGraw Hill, 4th ed.,(1998)3. M. Born, “Principles of Optics”, ISBN-10: 0521642221, 7

th Ed. (1999)

4. Kasap, S.O. “Optoelectronics and Photonics – Principles and Practices”. Prentice-Hall, (2001).

5. Silfvast, W.T. “Laser Fundamentals”. Cambridge University Press, (2004).

6. Wolfgang Demtröder , “Atoms, Molecules and Photons”, 2nd

Ed. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg2006, 2010.

5- Other Learning Material

www.photonics21.com , Electronic version of textbooks and references will be offered free of charge

VII. Facilities RequiredLecture Room 1 - Accommodation:

Computer Lab with Internet 2 - Computing resources:

Data show, Smart Board, Scientific movies about Lasers,

Photonics technology, fiber optic communication and laser

applications

3 - Other Resources:

VIII. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes1- Strategies for obtaining student feedback on effectiveness of teaching

- Student Questionnaire

- Staff/Student consultative committee meetings

- Focus group discussion with small groups of students.

- Peer observation of teaching and feedback- Student results

2- Other strategies for evaluation of teaching by the instructor or by the department

- External Examiners visit and report

- Module reviews and teaching team reports - Peer observation of teaching and feedback - Module evaluation questionnaires/module forum/module freeform responses

3- Processes for improvement of teaching

- Teaching and learning workshops. - Module reviews and teaching team reports

- Encourage students for self learning, external reading, research, discussions

http://www.photonics21.com/





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IX. Course Policies

Unless otherwise stated, the normal course administration policies and rules of the Faculty of science apply. For the policy, University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced.

1 Class Attendance:

Students are expected to be on time and present for all class meetings. Students must follow up the rulesof the university regarding the percentage of absence in any course of a semester.

2 Tardy:

Excused absences can be arranged prior to the class period being missed for appropriate activities asdetermined by the instructor. If an emergency results in an absence, the student should contact the

instructor as soon as possible informing the instructor of the emergency and inquiring about ways to

make up the missed class. The instructor will make judgments on how to handle the situation. Possiblereasons for an excused absence are listed in the "Student’s Manual" under class attendance policy.

Attendance and tardy records may result in deductions from your overall grade

3 Exam Attendance/Punctuality:

It is IBB University policy that “ there is no makeup exam for any reason. The student must inform the

faculty member involved for any emergency event so the student absent can be reasoned and next year

can do the exam with full grade”.

4 Assignments & Projects: There will be approximately 5 problem sets during the semester. 15% of the course grade will be based

on homework. Problem sets are due at the scheduled weeks. Late problem sets will not be accepted;however, one assignment may be missed totally without penalty. Students are encouraged to work

together on problem sets; however, each student must hand in an independent write-up.

- Annual Subject Monitoring

- Faculty Board meeting

4- Processes for verifying standards of students achievement

- Check marks of a sample of examination papers or assignment task - External Examiners visit and report

- Whole student papers correction- Peer observation of teaching and feedback

5- Describe the planning procedures for periodically reviewing of course effectiveness and planning

for improvement

- Check up the course regularly to ensure following the recent developments

- Comparing this course with another course in identical program

- Utilizing the modern technology

- Taking into account the Student opinions- Providing new references and resources relevant to the course

- Periodic course review by curriculum committee and physics department

6- Course development plans- Updating the contents by following new published and shared curriculum

- Peer evaluation and review



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5 Cheating:

When cheating or copying is discovered in exams, the observer has to follow up the regulations andrules of university related to cheating

6 Plagiarism:

When students use material from other sources, they must acknowledge this source. Not doing so iscalled plagiarism, which means using without credit the ideas or expressions of another. Therefore,

students are cautioned:

1- Against using, word for word, without acknowledgment, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc.,from the printed or manuscript material of others

2- Against using with only slight changes the materials of another.

3- Against using the general plan, the main headings, or a rewritten form of someone else's

material. These cautions apply to the work of other students as well as to the published work of professional writers.

4- Of course, these cautions also apply to information obtained from the Internet, World Wide

Web, or other electronic or on-line sources

7 Other policies: 1- Food and drinks are not allowed into the lecture room. Cell phones should be switched off when

entering the lecture room

2- Disorderly conduct which interferes with the normal classroom atmosphere will not be tolerated.

The classroom instructor is the judge of such behavior and may instruct a disorderly student to leave

the room with an unexcused absence or in more serious situations a student may be removed fromthe class with a failing grade

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