PHS3051

Photons for communication

(SCI)

Dr Andrew Smith

6 points + An average of 2 hours lectures, one 0.5 hour tutorial and 2.5 hours of laboratory work per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHS2011, PHS2022, MTH2010, MTH2032

Synopsis: This unit provides part of a major in experimental physics. It consists of two 12-lecture sub-units, Photonics and Radiative Electromagnetism,and laboratory work. The key areas for each unit are: (1) Photonics: lasers and coherent light, modulation devices, optical waveguides, interference and holography; (2) Radiative Electromagnetism: electromagnetic waves in media, transmission lines, waveguides, antennae; and Laboratory work: experiments and simulations on relevant topics.

Assessment: Examinations (2 x 1.5 hours): 48% + Laboratory work: 25% + Assignments: 27%