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ENGN4613 Microphotonics, Biophotonics and Nanophotonics

Later Year Course

Offered By Research School of Engineering
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Engineering
Offered in Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012
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 systems
  2. Explain the use of fibres in medicine and nanophotonics
  3. Quantify the above.
Indicative Assessment

Assignments (20%); Laboratories (30%); Final Exam (50%)

Workload

Twenty four lectures, six tutorials and twenty four hours laboratory sessions

Assumed Knowledge and
Required Skills

First and second year physics

Requisite Statement

PHYS1201

Other Information

Course page http://eng.anu.edu.au/study/currentstudents/courses

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