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Master's of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Thesis

EEM549

OPTICAL WAVE THEORY

Course Code
EEM549
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Remember the basic functions of engineering.
  2. Remember that a summary of the theory of electromagnetic and grasp the relationship the optical content.
  3. Learn the current approaches based on optical electromagnetic theory.
  4. Learn the theory of geometrical optics.
  5. Learn the theory of Fourier optics.
  6. Learn the statistical learning theory of optics.
  7. Reinforce the scope of the course with practical works.
  8. Gain an ability for preparing the technical report, manuscript, and the experiences of presentation, listening, active participation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFundamentals, Basics (Logarithm and desibel, Coordinate systems, vector algebra and operators, Electromagnetic spectrum, Coherence / Incoherence, Fourier transform), Electromagnetic Wave Theory (Static electric and magnetic wave equations, Time varying fields, Maxwells equations, Transverse electromagnetic wave propation, wave parameters, Mode theory and solution of EM wave in bounded media, radiation equations), Geometrical Optics, Fourier Optics, Statistical Optics and applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic definitions, logarithms and decibels, coordinate systems, vector algebra, Electromagnetic spectrum, Fourier Trans.
2nd Week The electromagnetic waves theory, static electricity, magnetic waves, Maxwells equations, time-varying fields, wave parm.
3rd Week EM wave theory and the solution in a limited mode, scalar diffraction theory.
4th Week Equations of radiation, reactive, near-far-field propagation, Fresnel and Fraunhofer approaches and radiation zones.
5th Week Optical Wave Theory, Geometrical optics, wave optics, quantum optics, statistical optics, radiation propagation.
6th Week Reflection, diffraction, dispersion, superposition of waves, polarization, interference, optical elements: lens, prism,..
7th Week Fourier optics, the Fraunhofer approximation and integration.
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Thin-film approach.
10th Week Calculations of thin film and optical filters.
11th Week Calculations of thin film and optical filters.
12th Week Holography.
13th Week Statistical optics, monochromatic, narrowband light, Coherence of optical waves; temporal/spatial, mutual coherence, OTF.
14th Week Applications - Student Projects
Recommended or Required Reading1.Goodman, D. S., Introduction to Fourier Optics, Second Ed., McGraw-Hill (1996).
2.Goodman, D. S., Statistical Optics, Wiley Classics Library Edition (2000).
3.Crisp J., Elliott B., Introduction to Fiber Optics, 3rd Ed., Elsevier (2005).
4.Ersoy O., Diffraction, Fourier Optics and Imaging, Wiley-Interscience, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2007).
5.Guenther R. D., Modern Optics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1990).
6.Hecht E., Optics, Fourth Ed., International Edition, Addison Wesley, San Francisco (2002).
7.Lauterborn W., Coherent Optics - Fundamentals and Applications, Second Ed., Springer (1993).
8.Levy M., Parabolic Equation Methods for Electromagnetic Wave Propagation, The Institution of Electrical Engineers, London (2000).
9.Menn N., Practical Optics, Academic Press, Elsevier (2004).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 2 10
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 35 70
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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