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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (PhD) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EE0018 |
| Name | Microwave Photonics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NİSA NACAR ÇIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Knowledge of microwave photonics
Course Content
Photonic generation and processing of microwave signals, Dielectric Waveguides, Fabry Perot Etalon, Fabry-Perot Laser, Photodiodes, Bragg reflection in periodic structures, WDM and picosecond optoelectronics, Semiconductor Lasers(basics, modulation, noise), High frequency optical modulators, Optical links for RF transmission, RF-photonic subsystems, Optoelectronic oscillators, Photonic integrated circuits, Lasers, Optical modulation techniques, photodetectors, Optical filters, Photonic analog to digital conversion, Radio-over-fiber systems
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lecture Notes, Microwave Photonics, Jianping Yao, José Capmany, Ming Li,ISBN: 978-1-394-20530-1, Wiley
Notes
Fundamentals of Photonics, B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the principles of microwave photonics |
| LO02 | Be able to understand microwave photonics subsystem designs |
| LO03 | Recognise the broad applicability of microwave photonics in many fields |
| LO04 | Gains knowledge about the subject of photonics |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to specialize in at least one of the branches that form the foundations of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by increasing the level of knowledge beyond the master's level | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the integrity of all the subjects included in the field of specialization. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having knowledge of the current scientific literature in the field of specialization to analyze the literature critically | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of the field with other related branches, to suggest similar interactions. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to do theoretical and experimental work | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To create a complete scientific text by compiling the information obtained from the research | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To work on the thesis topic programmatically, following the logical integrity required by the subject within the framework determined by the advisor. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To search for literature in scientific databases, particularly the ability to correctly and accurately scan databases and evaluate and categorize listed items. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having a command of English and related English jargon at a level that can easily read and understand a scientific text written in English in the field of specialization and write a similar text | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to write a computer program in a familiar programming language, generally for a specific purpose, specifically related to the field of expertise. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to plan and teach lessons related to the field of specialization or related fields | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to guide and take the initiative in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to communicate with people in an appropriate language | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Adopting the ethical values required by both education and research aspects of academician | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce projects, policies, and processes in the field of expertise and to evaluate these elements | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to research new topics based on existing research experience | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photonic generation and processing of microwave signals | Lesson preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Dielectric Waveguides | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Fabry Perot Etalon, Fabry-Perot Laser | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Photodiodes | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Bragg reflection in periodic structures | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Semiconductor Lasers(basics, modulation, noise) | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | High frequency Optical Modulators | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Optical Links for RF Transmission | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | RF-Photonic Subsystems | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Photonic Integrated Circuits | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Optical modulation techniques | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Optical filters | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Photonic analog to digital conversion | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Radio-over-fiber systems | Study on the previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||