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Course Overview
Description of Content, Expectations and Requirements, Grading Policy, Exams, etc
Basics
Review of Properties of E&M Waves, Amplitude, Intensity, Phase, Polarization and Coherence |
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Wave Equation, Plane and Spherical Wave Solutions, Linear, Circular and Elliptical Polarization, Quarter and Halfwave Plates
In-class Demo: Polarizers, Magic Sheet |
Problem set 1 out |
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Reflection, Refraction, Snell's Law, Critical Angle, Brewster's Angle, Reflection and Transmission Coefficients |
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Geometric Optics, Ray-matrix Methods, Microscopes, Telescopes, Lens Waveguide
In-class Demo: Newtonian and Cassegrain Telescopes |
Problem set 1 due
Problem set 2 out |
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Begin Lab 1
Safety, Polarization States, Dielectric Reflection, Geometric Optics |
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Interferometry
Temporal and Spatial Coherence, Two-beam Interferometers (Michelson and Mach-Zehnder) |
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Multiple-beam Interference, Finesse, Dielectric Mirrors, Fabry-Perot and Lummer-Gehrcke Interferometers, Antireflection Coatings, Dielectric Mirrors, Interference Filters
In-class Demo: Soap Films, Dielectric Mirrors, Interference Filters |
Problem set 2 due
Problem set 3 out |
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Begin Lab 2
Haidinger Interference Fringes (Thin Glass Sides), Two-beam and Multiple-beam Interferometers |
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Diffraction
Scalar Diffraction Theory, Free-space Propagation, Spatial Frequency, Fresnel Diffraction Formula |
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Fraunhofer Approximation, Examples, Diffraction-based Light Modulators
In-class Demo: MEMS Deformable Mirror System |
Problem set 3 due
Problem set 4 out |
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Begin Lab 3
Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction from Various Apertures and Objects |
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Holography
Transmission Holography, Image Separation Conditions, Real and Virtual Images, Phase-conjugate Waves |
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Reflection Holography, Recording Media, Effects of Recording Medium Resolution, Computer-generated Holograms, Real-time Holography
In-class Demo: Transmission, White Light and CGHs |
Problem set 4 due
Problem set 5 out |
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Begin Lab 4
Viewing, Analyzing and Fabricating Transmission and Reflection Holograms |
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Light Modulators
Electro-optic Light Modulation, Birefringence, Index Ellipsoid, Pockels and Kerr Effect, Electro-optic Tensor, Longitudinal and Transverse Electro-optic Modulators
In-class Demo: Calcite Crystal, Stressed Plexiglass |
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Longitudinal and Transverse Electro-optic Modulators |
Problem set 5 due
Problem set 6 out |
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Quiz 1 (Open Book) |
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Raman-Nath and Bragg Acousto-optic Light Modulation, Acousto-optic Signal Processors
In-class Demo: Bragg Cell |
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Photorefractive Effect, Liquid Crystal Light Modulation, Digital and Membrane-mirror Modulators and Displays
In-class Demo: LCD cell |
Problem set 6 due
Problem set 7 out |
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Begin Lab 5
Electro-optic and Acousto-optic Light Modulation Cells, Photorefraction in a BaTiO3 Crystal |
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Lasers
Laser Principles, Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission, Rate Equations, Oscillation Frequencies
In-class Demo: He laser, Visible Diode Lasers |
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Scanning F-P Spectrometer, Output Power, Optical Amplifiers, Resonators, Specific Lasers
In-class Demo: Scanning F-P |
Problem set 7 due |
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Begin Lab 6
He-Ne, CO2, Yag:Nd, and Diode Lasers, Longitudinal Modes with Scanning F-P Spectrometer |
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Optical Waveguides
Step-index Parallel-plate Optical Waveguide, Modes (Ray-optics Method), Modes
In-class Demo: Fiber Samples |
Problem set 8 out |
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Types of Dispersion, Bit Rate, Optical Fibers |
Problem set 8 due |
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Begin Lab 7 |
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Optical Processors
Fourier Optics, Fourier Transforming Property of Lenses, Classical Two-lens Processor |
Problem set 9 out |
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Begin Projects |
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Quiz 2 (Open Book) |
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Vander Lugt Filter, Matched Filters, JTC, Polychromatic Processors
In-class Demo: CTLP |
Problem set 9 due |
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Photodetectors
Thermal and Quantum Detectors and their Characteristics, Responsivity, NEP, D* |
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Noise Types, Specific Detectors (Bolometer, PMT, Photodiode, Avalanche PD, etc)
In-class Demo: Photodiode, PMT |
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Nonlinear Optics
Nonlinear Index, SHG, Parametric Conversion, Phase Matching, Examples
In-class Demo: SHG with Nd-YAG Laser and ADP Crystal |
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Laboratory Project Presentations |
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