Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK643 |
| Name | Linear and Nonlinear Optics I |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 |
Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN ÇABUK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the students the principles of linear and non-linear optical events.
Course Content
The electromagnetic nature of light; Optical wave equations; Optical coefficients; Optical materials; Classical propagation; Classical absorption theory; Interband absorption; Excitons; Inelastic light scattering; Introduction to non-linear optics.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Nonlinear Optics, Robert W. Boyd, Academic Press, 1992.
Notes
Nonlinear Optics, Alan C. Newell, Jerome V. Moloney, Addison, 1992.Nonlineer Optics and Optical Physics, I C. Khoo, J.F. Lam, F. Simoni, Word Scientific, 1994.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Interprets Maxwell equations as the fundamental equations of optics |
| LO02 | Explains the effects of absorption, refraction, reflection and interference as a result of the interaction of light with matter. |
| LO03 | Describes the properties of optical materials. |
| LO04 | Explains the optical transitions between the materials of the bands. |
| LO05 | Interpret the effects of excitons on optical events. |
| LO06 | Explain the difference between classical and quantum mechanical approaches in optical events. |
| LO07 | Interpret optical scattering events. |
| LO08 | Understands the difference between linear and nonlinear optical phenomena. |
| LO09 | Explains non-linear optical phenomena. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The nature of light | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Optical wave equations | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Optical coefficients and optical materials | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Classical propagation | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | The Kramers - Kronig relationships and dispersion | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Interband absorption | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Band edge absorption in indirect gap materials | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Experimental measurement of optical properties | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Excitions | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Inelastic light scattering | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Computaion of linear optical properties using density functional theory | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Introduction to nonlinear optics | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Nonlinear susceptibility | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Calculation of nonlinear optical properties using density functional theory | Requried reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | General review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | General review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||