The course will consists on lectures and exercise classes on the following topics: waveguide and coupled mode theory, optical resonators, optical coherence, light matter interactions, propagation in periodic media, photonic crystals, nonlinear optics, light modulation.
IF2651 Quantum Electronics 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IF2651 (Autumn 2011–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus IF2651 (Autumn 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to give the students a basis in modern quantum electronics, ranging from the interaction of light and matter to its application in linear and nonlinear optical systems.
After the course the students should be able to:
- Understand the nature of light and the mechanisms of light guiding and coupling
- Understand the basis of nonlinear optics
- Apply your knowledge to describe and design optical components
- Follow the scientific literature to recognize new trends
Since there are some other courses to follow that will deal more specifically with lasers and fiber optics, the present course will not treat these issues in any great detail.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course is designed for students having followed introductory courses in Optics and Electromagnetic Field Theory (see e.g. topics in IO2651 Optics)_.
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Literature
"Fundamentals of Photonics" Saleh & Teich, 2nd edition, ISBN-13: 978-0-471-35832-9, John Wiley & Sons
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
- PRO1: Home assignments 10 points
- TEN1: Written ’closed book’ examination 20 points
Other requirements for final grade
- PRO1: home assignments, max 10 points, 50% needed to pass
- TEN1: examination, max 20 points, 40% needed to pass
Examiner
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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.
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Main field of study
Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle