PHYS3051 Microphotonics, Biophotonics & Nanophotonics
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Department of Physics |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Physics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The micro-photonics part of the course will cover the application of optical fibres outside of the telecommunications applications (covered in PHYS3060) and will include a wide range of fibre sensors and fibre applications in astronomy, automotive, aerospace, structural health (bridges, ships). Bio-photonics will cover the increasing use of fibre optics and planar waveguides in medical procedures and diagnostics including aspects such as endoscopy, laser therapy and dosimetry. The nano-photonics part of the course will include carbon wires, lithography, photonic crystals, gratings and holography. Note: if required, this course is also available as ENGN4521 |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Explain the operation of sensor systems2. Explain the use of fibres in medicine and nanophotonics 3. Quantify the above. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload | 24 lectures, 6 tutorials and 24 hours laboratory sessions |
| Areas of Interest | Engineering and Physics |
| Requisite Statement | PHYS2017/PHYS3060(ENGN4513) recommended |
| Science Group | C |
| Academic Contact | Professor John Love |
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