Course content

The course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the physical principles and effects that form the basis for photonic components and systems. The course will also provide an overview of practical photonic components, as well as provide an introduction to the applications of these in optical sensor and communication systems.

The following topics are covered: photon optics and statistics, photon-atom interaction, two-level systems, Rabi oscillations, laser amplifiers, resonator optics, lasers, semiconductor lasers and detectors, single photon sources and detectors. squeezed light, quantum computation, communication, and cryptography.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate has

- advanced knowledge about the properties of photons, photon-atom interaction, and photon sources and detectors

- detailed knowledge of the design, performance and limitations of optical systems

Skills: The candidate can

- perform detailed calculations of functional characteristics of photonic components

- perform detailed design of photonic systems based on photonic component models

- use advanced optical instrumentation for characterization of photonic components and systems

General competence: The candidate can

- collaborate in group in solving and carrying out laboratory tasks

- document results from experimental work in report form

- find, interpret and apply relevant literature for solving theoretical and practical problems

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, tutorials and laboratory exercises. Laboratory exercises are mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TFE4161 Photonics I or corresponding knowledge. TFE4177 Semiconductor Physics or corresponding knowledge.

Course materials

E.A.Saleh, M.C.Teich: Fundamentals of Photonics. Second edition

Credit reductions