SK2812 Photonics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
1. Passive photonic devices
a. Optical waveguides (incl. AWG)
b. Resonators
c. Photonic crystals (incl. PC fiber)
d. Plasmonics
2. Active photonic devices
a. Semiconductor lasers
b. LED and Amplifiers
c. Detectors
3. Electro-optic and optoelectronic devices
a. Modulators
b. Optoelectronic integration
c. Solar cell
d. Digital imaging and display
e. Photonics in lighting
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the students will be able to
- Explain working principles of basic photonic devices,
- Make simple calculations to quantify performances of various photonic devices,
- Choose appropriate photonic devices for achieving certain system requirements,
- Tell technological limits of several photonic devices such as solar cells, displays, LED bulbs, and describe potential solutions to those problems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge on electromagnetic theory, optics, and solid-state physics
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge on electromagnetic theory, optics, and solid-state physics
Equipment
Literature
Compendium based on various sources
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - 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.
Other requirements for final grade
To pass the course, one should
• attend lab sessions and submit lab reports with an acceptable quality;
• present (and listen) in student seminar with an acceptable depth in the subject;
• attain at least 50% points in the final written examination (The written exam has in total 24 points, 8 points for each of the three subject areas. A student should attain a minimum of 4 points from each subject area to get a pass.).
Form of exam: open book (lecture notes in printed or written form, and calculators, are allowed).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.
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Supplementary information
Labs:
1. Numerical simulation on photonic crystals (4 hrs)
2. Semiconductor lasers (4 hrs)
Course objectives:
After the course, the students will be able to
1. Explain working principles of basic photonic devices,
2. Make simple calculations to quantify performances of various photonic devices,
3. Choose appropriate photonic devices for achieving certain system requirements,
4. Tell technological limits of several photonic devices such as solar cells, displays, LED bulbs, and describe potential solutions to those problems.
Grading scale: A-F
Examination:
To pass the course, one should attend the lab sessions and submit the lab reports with an acceptable quality, plus attain at least 50% points in the final written examination. The written exam has in total 24 points, 8pts for each of the three subject areas. A student should attain a minimum of 4 points from each subject area to get a pass.
Text books:
Compendium based on various sources
Replaces IO2655