SK2401 Electro Optics 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

  Physics
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should understand and have knowledge in laser tools, electro-optics and non-linear optics to the extent that the student with necessary literature is able to solve practical or theoretical problems within the given fields.

Course main content

Gaussian beams, optical resonators and rate equations. Types of lasers. Electro-optic and acousto-optic modulation. Non linear optical formalism and parametric processes. Higher order nonlinearities and phase conjugation. Q-switching and mode-locking. Waveguiding.

Eligibility

For external students the following are required: 120 credits within natural sciences and engineering or corresponding knowledge and documented proficiency in English B or corresponding knowledge.

Recommended previous knowledge:
SK2300 (Optical physics, 6 credits) or equivalent.

Prerequisites

SK2300 (Optical physics, 6 credits) or equivalent.

Literature

A. Yariv, Quantum electronics, John Wiley & Sons (the edition used will be announced on the course home page at least four weeks prior to the start of the course).

Examination

• INL2 - Hand-in-Tasks, 4.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Final Examination, 2.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Examination by hand in assignments (INL1; 6 credits, grading scale A-F).

Offered by

SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics

Contact

Katia Gallo, gallo@kth.se , tel. 5537 8596

Examiner

Katia Gallo <gallo@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 10.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 12.