OPTICS

AIM

It is aimed that students will learn the fundamental theories of optics and identify, analyze, and improve optical systems using these theories.

CONTENT

This course contains; Nature of Light and Geometrical Optics,Optical Instrumentation,Properties of Laser and Wave Equations,Superposition of Waves,Interference of Light and Optical Interferometry,Coherence,Fiber Optics,Fraunhofer Diffraction and Diffraction Grating,Fresnel Diffraction,Matrix Treatment of Polarization, Production of Polarized Light,Holography,Optical Detectors and Displays,Matrix Methods in Paraxial Optics,Aberration Theory.

1. 1

   Students can design and analyze optical instruments.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   Students can explain the working principle of electro optical devices (sources, modulators and detectors).

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Students can apply the principles of interference and diffraction to understand coherent optical systems.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   Students can design and analyze holographic imaging systems.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

5. 5

   Students can characterize and develop interfaces with laser diodes, light emitting diodes, and photodiodes.

   Taught by: Demonstration Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Project Task

6. 6

   Students can build prototypes of optical instruments.

   Taught by: Demonstration Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Nature of Light and Geometrical Optics

2. WEEK 2

   Optical Instrumentation

3. WEEK 3

   Properties of Laser and Wave Equations

4. WEEK 4

   Superposition of Waves

5. WEEK 5

   Interference of Light and Optical Interferometry

6. WEEK 6

   Coherence

7. WEEK 7

   Fiber Optics

8. WEEK 8

   Fraunhofer Diffraction and Diffraction Grating

9. WEEK 9

   Fresnel Diffraction

10. WEEK 10

    Matrix Treatment of Polarization, Production of Polarized Light

11. WEEK 11

    Holography

12. WEEK 12

    Optical Detectors and Displays

13. WEEK 13

    Matrix Methods in Paraxial Optics

14. WEEK 14

    Aberration Theory

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Introduction to Optics (3rd Edition) by Frank L Pedrotti, Leno M Pedrotti, Leno S Pedrotti

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Muhammed Fatih TOYCOORDINATOR
• Assoc.Prof. Muhammed Fatih TOY