PHYS6502 Microphotonics, Biophotonics and Nanophotonics
| Offered By | Physics Education Centre |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Physics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| 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 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 aspects of the above. |
| Indicative Assessment |
PG assessment will be based on examination 30%, laboratory 30%, assignments 10%, report & presentation 20%. UG assessment will be based on examination 30%, laboratory 30%, assignments 30%. |
| Workload |
24 lectures, 6 tutorials and 24 hours laboratory sessions |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Engineering and Physics |
| Requisite Statement |
Third year Physics or Electrical/Electronics Engineering is required. |
| Incompatibility |
Co-badge and incompatible with ENGN6613 |
| Academic Contact | John.Love@anu.edu.au |
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