- Optical Amplifiers
- Silicon Photonics
- Plasmon based Nanophotonics
- Emerging Areas in Photonics
- Numerical Methods - FDTD & FEM, CAD
- Semiconductor Lasers
- Optoelectronic Integration
FIO3655 Photonics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FIO3655 (Autumn 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should have:
In depth knowledge of optical communication devices and the related technological issues, including: photonic integrated circuits, optical amplifiers, semiconductor lasers, and optoelectronic integration techniques.
Introductory knowledge of plasmonics.
Overview of recent progress in nanophotonics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Enrolled PhD Student
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge on electromagnetic theory, optics, and solid-state physics.
Equipment
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Literature
Saleh & Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd edition. Other course material includes lecture notes and lab instructions. Some relevant chapters of the following reference books can also be helpful: Agrawal, Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, Mayer, Plasmonics : Fundamentals and Applications.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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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.
- Assignments, 3.5 credits, grade scale: P/F
- Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: P/F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Urban Westergren (urban@kth.se)