| Semester 2, 2023 External | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: PHY1104 and PHY1911
Overview
Scientists working in many areas depend on imaging systems for their basic data, and optical phenomena have, in recent years, formed the foundation of new industries. Optoelectronics has become a major industry, therefore scientists, educators and other professionals need to have an understanding of waves and photons in context of modern technologies. This course will examine classical and quantum optics, both theoretically and experimentally, in the wider discipline of physics.
This course will explore classical optical physics in depth, including geometrical optics, optical instrumentation (such as telescopes), interference and diffraction along with classical electromagnetic theory, and other topics such as wave behaviour (polarization, dispersion, lasers, coherence, Fourier Optics). The quantum nature of light will also be explored in the context of quantum mechanics, detectors and optical fibres. This course contains a residential school that is linked to an assessment item and an element of assessment preparation.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss key fundamental concepts in classical and quantum optics;
- Understand the conceptual basis of quantum optics in modern technology;
- Solve problems in classical and quantum optics;
- Conduct and interpret experiments in classical and quantum optics.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Geometrical Optics | 7.00 |
| 2. | Optical Instrumentation | 7.00 |
| 3. | Optical Applications | 7.00 |
| 4. | Fourier Optics | 7.00 |
| 5. | Electromagnetic Theory in Optics | 7.00 |
| 6. | Behaviour of Light | 7.00 |
| 7. | Lasers and Detectors | 7.00 |
| 8. | Optical Fibres | 7.00 |
| 9. | Quantum Interactions | 7.00 |
| 10. | Quantum Applications | 7.00 |
| 11. | Experimental Optics | 30.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(ISBN 9780199584611(Hardcover) or 9780199584604 (Paperback).)
Introductory/精东传媒app Book for PHY3304 Photonics, (UniSQ Publications: Toowoomba).
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Solving | No | 15 | 2,3 |
| Laboratory skills A1 of 2 | No | 10 | 2,4 |
| Workbook A2 of 2 | No | 10 | |
| Report | No | 15 | 1,2,4 |
| Time limited online examinatn | No | 50 | 1,3 |