PHYS3057 Contemporary Optics
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Department of Physics |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Physics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course in contemporary optics introduces the ideas and technology used in many of the current applications of optics. It presents the fundamental concept of photons, light amplification, lasing and nonlinear phenomena such as saturation, pulsing and mode-locking. It discusses the techniques used in some of the most advanced optical instruments, including electro-optic modulation, light detection, technical and quantum noise. This combination of advanced concept and hands on experimentation prepares for many possible projects in research. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Examinations 25%,oral exam 25%, laboratory 30%, assignment 14%, case study 6%
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| Workload |
A total of 30 lectures, 6 tutorials, 20 hours of laboratory. |
| Areas of Interest | Physics |
| Requisite Statement |
Recommended PHYS 2016, PHYS 2017 |
| Incompatibility | |
| Science Group | C |
| Academic Contact | Dr Daniel Shaddock |
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