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Introduction to Photonics

Fall 2024

Details

Credit

3

Mode

In Person

Component

Lecture

Meets

In Person September 3, 2024 - December 10, 2024

Instructors

Amir Arbabi

Description

This course is the first introductory course in the field of photonics and introduces students to the fundamental operating principles of optical components and photonic devices. Three different descriptions of optical propagation and interaction (geometrical optics, wave optics, and electromagnetic optics) with increasing complexity and accuracy are presented. Physical phenomena and photonic devices whose operation can be described within the scope of each theory are introduced and discussed.

Eligibility


Open to Electrical & Computer Engineering seniors only.

Notes

Open to Electrical & Computer Engineering seniors only.
Prerequisite: E&C-ENG 333
Students from departments other than Electrical & Computer Engineering should contact the instructor to enroll in the course.

Dates

Start Date

September 3, 2024

End Date

December 10, 2024

Subject Details

Subject Description

Electrical & Computer Engin

Subject

E&C-ENG

Catalog Number

573

Class Number

36230

Catalog Details

Course ID

118179

Section

01

Academic Career

GRAD

Meeting

Tu Th 1:00PM 2:15PM Engineering Laboratory rm 303

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