ANU - STUDYAT - Lasers and Photonics

Offered By:	Dept of Quantum Science
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Physics
Offered in:	PHYS8510 will not be offered in 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	Photonics is the science and technology which underpins the information revolution, using light to transmit, store and sort information. Photonic devices find broad application not only in IT but in computation, sensing, fundamental physics, medicine and biology. This course provides an introduction to the field and the device which is at its heart – the laser. It covers the basic optics and laser physics needed to understand the behaviour and function of optical devices. This course covers: light propagation in free space and through optical fibres Polarisation Reflection Interference and diffraction Resonator physics Basics of the laser.
Indicative Assessment:	Online Quizzes Discussion Board Contributions Online Assignments
Course Classification(s):	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest:	Physics
Eligibility:	Bachelor degree; Science degree or Bachelor of Education with science teaching experience.
Requisite Statement:	This course forms part of the Master of Contemporary Science. Science degree or Bachelor of Education with science teaching experience. Maths and Physics knowledge to a second year undergraduate level is assumed.
Programs:	Master of Contemporary Science
Academic Contact:	Paula Newitt

Lasers and Photonics PHYS8510 - Details