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OS3003 Optics II
Last Revised: 2019-09-26
Course Objectives
This course starts with the mathematical tools of wave and wave equation. By combining Maxwell's equations, the EM wave and optical wave basic properties can be obtained and described. Starting from this EM wave based concepts, light-matter interaction can be revised with new perspective. Polarization, another essential properties of EM wave, is then introduced and discussed. Finally, the course will end with the advanced light-matter interaction topics including metal, semiconductor, and nonlinear optics as the starting points of advanced study later on.
This course utilizes flipped classroom concept. The mainframe of this course contains lecture videos and in-class activities. Students are asked to watch the lecture videos before attending the class. In the classroom, various in-class activities will be announced in each class. Students will be separated in group to complete the in-class activities. The in-class activities may include data searching, theory, concept, calculation, observation, practice, and/or experiment. These activities usually connect with daily live or issues can be observed. Therefore, study motivation is expected to be triggered. In the meantime, working with group should gradually establish students' communication, expression, critical thinking and creativity.
Prerequisite
Textbook E. Hecht, "Optics", 4th Ed., Addison Wesley Press, New York, August 12, 2001, ISBN-10: 0805385665, ISBN-13: 978-0805385663
Topical Outline 2. Wave motion
3. Electromagnetic theory, photons, and light
4. The propagation of light
8. Polarization
D. More on light-matter interaction
This course utilizes flipped classroom concept. The mainframe of this course contains lecture videos and in-class activities. Students are asked to watch the lecture videos before attending the class. In the classroom, various in-class activities will be announced in each class. Students will be separated in group to complete the in-class activities. The in-class activities may include data searching, theory, concept, calculation, observation, practice, and/or experiment. These activities usually connect with daily live or issues can be observed. Therefore, study motivation is expected to be triggered. In the meantime, working with group should gradually establish students' communication, expression, critical thinking and creativity.
Prerequisite
Textbook E. Hecht, "Optics", 4th Ed., Addison Wesley Press, New York, August 12, 2001, ISBN-10: 0805385665, ISBN-13: 978-0805385663
Topical Outline 2. Wave motion
3. Electromagnetic theory, photons, and light
4. The propagation of light
8. Polarization
D. More on light-matter interaction
