Module Details

Module Code: PHYS8011
Title: Advanced Optics and Photonics
Long Title: Advanced Optics and Photonics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This course aims to introduce advanced concepts in optics and photonics including optical system design and photonic devices such as interferometers, modulators and detectors.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 represent paraxial multi-element optical systems in matrix form
LO2 understand the principles and applications of optical interferometers
LO3 describe light polarisation state evolution with birefringence
LO4 develop simple lens models from specifications
LO5 create complex optical models including aberrations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Geometrical Optics
Fermat’s Principle; Reflection and refraction at a spherical surface. The Matrix Approach for translation, reflection, refraction, thick lens, thin lens and systems of matrices. Applications of the matrix approach to concrete examples such as optical resonators. Gaussian beams. Propagation of light in optical fibres
Physical Optics
Interferometers including Michelson, Mach-Zehnder and Fabry-Perot interferometers. Light polarisation: linear, circular and elliptic polarisation. Optical activity, birefringence, polarising components, waveplates. Jones matrices. Modulation of Light: Electro-optic, magneto-optic and acousto-optic effects.
Optical Instrument Systems
Description of basic optical systems including stops and pupils, afocal systems, telescopes, beam expanders, magnifiers and microscopes and collimators; Description of optical aberrations including Seidel Aberrations, Spherical, Coma, Astigmatism, Distortion, Curvature of Field; Minimising Seidel Aberrations; Chromatic Aberration. Aberration Balancing. Photonic applications. Laser safety.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Short answer questions on optics
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Optical system model creation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Optical system model creation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of Module content Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Optical modelling packages Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allcock, Philip & Andrews, David. (2015), Fundamentals of Photonics and Physics, 1st. John Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 978111822553].
  • Ramamurti Shankar. (2014), Fundamentals of Physics, 2nd. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA, [ISBN: 9780300192209].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hiroshi Nakajima. (2015), Optical Design Using Excel: Practical Calculations for Laser Optical Systems, 2nd. Wiley, NY, USA, [ISBN: 978-1-118-939].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SPHYS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 1 Elective