Electromagnetic fields, propagation in vacuum and matter. Physical optics. polarization, interference, thin film optics, optical measurement technology. Diffraction, Fourier optics, coherence. Geometric optics, interlacing, including labs.

After passing the course, the student must be able to:

• Explain optical phenomena and solve problems related to optical applications
• Build and use optical setups to analyze optical phenomena
• Investigate optical phenomena with computer simulations

The course is structured to include lectures, problem solving sessions, laboratory sessions, and computer simulations, designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in optical physics. Students are expected to engage actively in all parts of the course to achieve the learning outcomes. The course emphasizes continuous learning, with regular assessments and feedback provided throughout.

The course schedule can be found in the files section, the chapters you should read from Hecht, 'Optics', the exercises and the labs. Please note that this schedule will be updated during the course.

Recommended previous knowledge:

Basic knowledge within classical physics, particularly waves and elementary classical optics (course SK1101, Classical Physics or corresponding), mathematics (vector analysis, Fourier transformation).

• The recommended textbook for this course is “Optics,” by Eugene Hecht, 5th edition, Pearson Education.
• Lecutures notes are provided on canvas.

• No specific equipment requirements are provided.

• Students will have access to ANSYS Lumerical FDTD simulator to invistigate different optical systems.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

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

• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• LAB2 - Computer laboratory work, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Grading criteria:

For the written exam:

E: The student demonstrates some knowledge of optical phenomena and is able to solve basic problems related to technological applications of optics.

D: The student demonstrates considerable knowledge of optical phenomena and is able to solve basic problems related to technological applications of optics.

C: The student demonstrates considerable knowledge of optical phenomena and is able to solve advanced problems related to technological applications of optics from some parts of the course.

B: The student demonstrates wide and deep knowledge of optical phenomena and is able to solve advanced problems related to technological applications of optics from several parts of the course.

A: The student demonstrates wide and deep knowledge of optical phenomena and is able to solve advanced problems related to technological applications of optics from all parts of the course.

F: The student does not meet the criteria for grade E.

Operational grading criteria:

The written exam consists of 6 questions. Answering all questions correctly gives 6 points. You need 2.6 points to pass. Grading scale: A 5.0-6.0; B 4.1-4.9; C 3.5-4.0; D 2.9-3.4; E 2.6-2.8; F 0.0-2.5.

For the lab work and simulation reports:

P: The student group completed all lab tasks of all labs and handed in a report about each lab, which appropriately presents the results, analyses and conclusions from the labs, including answers to all questions from the instructions.

F: The student group does not meet the criteria for grade P or the student did not actively participate in the student group.

Yes

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.