Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK640 |
| Name | Linear and Nonlinear Optics II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN ÇABUK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach optical information to help explain non-linear optical events.
Course Content
The physical origin of optical nonlinearities; Wave - equation description of nonlinear optical interactions; Quantum mechanical theory of the nonlinear optical susceptibility; The intensity - dependent refractive index; Nonlinear optics in the two-level approximation; Spontaneous light scattering and acousto-optics; The electrooptic and photorefractive effects; Fiiber optic systems; Lasers; Mathematical and computational methods.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Interprets nonlinear optic events |
| LO02 | Takes into account of nonlinear effects occuring as a result of the interaction between the light and the matter. |
| LO03 | Explains electro-optic events |
| LO04 | Knows scattering mechanism |
| LO05 | Interpret the difference between Pockel and Kerr effects |
| LO06 | Explain the progress of the optical wave in a fiber |
| LO07 | Knows how a light is produced from a LASER |
| LO08 | Calculates nonlinear optical properties using density functional theory. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The physical origin of optical nonlinearities | Requried reading | |
| 2 | The wave equation for nonlinear optical media | Requried reading | |
| 3 | Second - order nonlinearities | Requried reading | |
| 4 | Higher order harmonic generation | Requried reading | |
| 5 | Quantum mechanical theory of the nonlinear optical susceptibility | Requried reading | |
| 6 | Intensity - dependent refractive index | Requried reading | |
| 7 | Nonlinear optics in the two-level approximation | Requried reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General review | |
| 9 | Spontaneous light scattering and acousto-optics | Requried reading | |
| 10 | Linear electrooptic effect | Requried reading | |
| 11 | Fiiber optic systems | Requried reading | |
| 12 | Nonlinear effects in glass fibers | Requried reading | |
| 13 | Lights sources - Lasers | Requried reading | |
| 14 | Mathematical and numerical methods in the calculation of nonlinear optical properties | Requried reading | |
| 15 | Application: Calculation of nonlinear optical properties using density function theory | Requried reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General review | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General review |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||