Physics 402/602: Engineering Physics II:
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| Lectures: 2:00-2:50 MWF Instructor: Orven Swenson Phone: 231-6294 |
Room: SE 314 Office: South Engineering 220B Email: Orven.Swenson@ndsu.nodak.edu |
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TEXT: Lasers and Electro-Optics by Christopher C. Davis Prerequisite: Physics 252--University Physics II Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 MWF or by arrangement. Semester Credit Hours: 3 |
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Schedule for Spring 04.
Course Description
Analysis of optical systems using the matrix formulation, wave propogation in anisotropic media, electro-optic effect and laser modulation, physical origin of optical nonlinearities, phase matching, optical second harmonic and parametric generation.Course Objective
The goals of this course are: to introduce the most important principles of photonics; to help students develop problem-solving skills applicable to real- world photonics problems; and to enhance students' understanding of optical physics. The emphasis of the course will be on the manipulation of optical radiation. Students will be able to analyze the propagation of light through isotropic media using a matrix formulation. They will then apply these principles to the propagation of laser radiation described as Gaussian beams. Next, they will learn the principles of anisotropic media and be able to analyze the propagation of polarized light through anisotropic media using Jones matrices. They will then investigate the electro-optic effect and be able to analyze electro-optic modulation of laser beams. Finally they will study the physical origin of optical nonlinearities and be able to design systems for optical second harmonic and parametric generation.Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to attend all class sessions except for valid excuses such as medical situations. Lecture attendance will not be directly factored into the final grade but active daily participation is essential. Students are expected to read the day's lesson prior to coming to class and to be prepared to discuss it in class. Material may be presented that is not in the text or it may be presented in a different way. Students are responsible for all material presented in class including during excused absences. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes from a classmate.Homework
Homework will be emphasized. Problems will be worked on 8 ½ " x 11" paper ONE SIDE ONLY. SHOW all work. Randomly selected students will present and/or discuss their solutions in class on the day the problems are due. Full credit can be received for work turned in late due to an excused absence such as sickness, etc. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor in such a case. Group study and homework solving is encouraged.Attendance
Attendance at exams is mandatory unless excused for a valid University approved reason. Do not attend if you are ill but instead obtain an excuse from the Medical Center. Excused absences must be made-up and zero credit will be awarded for unexcused absences.Academic Responsibility
All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct.Cheating on an exam will result in an F for the course.
Special Needs
Any students who need special accomodations for learning or who have special needs are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.Composition of Final Course Grade
The final grade will be determined as follows:| Physics 402 | Physics 602 | ||
| Exam 1 | 20% | Exam 1 | 20% |
| Exam 2 | 20% | Exam 2 | 20% |
| Exam 3 | 20% | Exam 3 | 10% |
| Final Exam | 20% | Final Exam | 20% |
| Homework | 20% | Homework | 10% |
| Project | 10% | ||
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students
Graduate student exams and homework will be graded separately. In addition, graduate students will research a photonics topic of their choice (that is not covered in class) such as the areas of optical phase conjugatoin or four wave mixing. They will present their topic to the class during the last two weeks of the course and will provide notes to be posted on Blackboard for distribution to the other students. Their presentation and notes will be graded. Satisfactory completion of this task is mandatory.A passing final grade (C or higher) in the course will be 50% of the possible points while A and B grades will be curved.
The exams will include conceptual questions requiring short answers and quantitative problems similar to the assigned homework problems. The final exam will consist of problems requiring the application of principles learned throughout the course and may be partially take home.
This is a 3 semester-credit-hour course that covers selected chapters of the text Lasers and Electro-Optics by Christopher C. Davis. The text will be supplemented with notes distributed in class or posted on Blackboard. This is a required/suggested course for the undergraduate Physics major Optical Science and Engineering Option/undergraduate ECE major Optical Engineering Option. Other courses in the Optics Sequence are PHYS/ECE 411/611, Optics for Scientists and Engineers, PHYS 499/496 Lasers for Scientists and Engineers, and ECE 457/657 Optical Signal Transmission.
 
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