2024 Optics I

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Instructor(s)
Vacha Martin 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(S8-102)  
Group
-
Course number
MAT.P207
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

In the field of optical and electronic device engineering, such as solar cells, displays or waveguides, as well as in the fields of material optical properties and functionality, the knowledge of basic principles of optics is indispensable. Following the review of the course on Optics I, this course will cover refraction and reflection of light using the Fresnel equations, and will introduce optical fibers, waveguides, and near-field optics as applications. This will be followed by introduction of the principles of optical interference and its applications such as interferometers and multi-wavelength interference. The basics of Fraunhofer diffraction on slits and circular apertures, the resolution of optical instruments, diffraction gratings and spectrometers will be explained. Finally, stimulated emission of light, lasers and their applications will be introduced. This lecture will be given in English, but important points from each slide will also be summarized in Japanese. The ratio of English to Japanese is approximately 6:4.
By studying in English, you will learn to understand technical terms and presentations in English, which will be advantageous for your future research activities.

Student learning outcomes

The goal of this course is to help students understand various basic and advanced optical phenomena and topics based on the knowledge of electromagnetism. Furthermore, by introducing demonstration experiments during lectures, students will develop their observation and problem-finding abilities, and acquire problem-solving skills by comparing theory and demonstration experiments.

Keywords

Character of light, propagation of light, refractive index, polarization

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The first 20 minutes of each class will be used to review the contents of the previous lecture and to explain solutions of exercise problems. Depending on the content of the lecture, demonstration experiments will also be introduced at the beginning, and the lecture will proceed while analyzing the phenomena observed in the experiments. Students are required to understand the contents of each lecture and review it for the next lecture. This course will be given in English, but the important points from each slide will also be summarized in Japanese. The ratio of English to Japanese is approximately 6:4. You can take this course even if you are not good at English, and use it to improve your English skills.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Character of light, Maxwell’s equations, wave equation, properties of light, spectrum none
Class 2 Energy, pressure of light, light as particles, refractive index, Lorentz oscillator model
Class 3 Propagation of light, scattering, refraction, reflection, total internal reflection
Class 4 Polarization of light, linear, circular, elliptical polarization. Polarizers
Class 5 Birefringence, phase retardation, photoelastic effect
Class 6 Mathematical description of polarization, optical phenomena related to polarization
Class 7 Review of Optics I., problem solving

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

E. Hecht: Optics (Addison Wesley)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Lecture slides will be distributed after each class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Understanding of contents of the lecture and the ability to use it will be evaluated. Final exam 90%, short tests and homeworks 10%.

Related courses

  • MAT.P301 : Solid State Physics (Lattice)
  • MAT.C302:Spectroscopy

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

not required

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

vacha.m.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
tel 2425

Other

The lecture is given mainly in English but the most important points of each slide are reviewed and summarized in Japanese as well. The ratio of English and Japanese used in the class is approximately 6:4, so you can take the class even if you are not completely proficient in English.

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