ENGN6613 Microphotonics, Biophotonics and Nanophotonics
| Offered By | School of Engineering |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Engineering |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011 |
| 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 ENGN4513) and includes architecture, astronomy a wide range of fibre sensors and applications in architecture, astronomy, automotive, aerospace and structural health (bridges, ships). Bio-Photonics will cover the increasing use of fibre optics in medical procedures and diagnostics including endoscopy, laser therapy and dosimetry. The nano-photonics part of the course will include carbon wires, lithography, photonic crystals, and nanofibres and devices. Laboratory work covers both hands-on, fibre-based experiments and software simulations. |
| 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 |
Assignments (20%); Labs (30%); Final Exam (50%) |
| Workload | Twenty four lectures, six tutorials and twenty four hours laboratory sessions |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Physics to the level of first and second year level in Bachelor of Science of Bachelor of Engineering |
| Requisite Statement | Enrolment in Master of Engineering program 7710 or 7711 |
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