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Root number
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646 |
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Semester
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FS2024 |
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Type of course
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Lecture |
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Allocation to subject
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Physics |
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Type of exam
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Written exam |
| Title |
Optics |
| Description |
The course uses different theoretical models to describe optical phenomena and applications with increasing complexity. We begin with geometrical optics to treat systems with discrete optical elements using both ray tracing and matrix methods. Then we use the ray equation to propagate light in continuously varying inhomogeneous linear media. We use scalar wave optics to treat interference effects and diffraction, and to develop the formalism of Fourier optics. Applications of Fourier optics in imaging are explored. Next, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic wave optics are used to describe the propagation of polarised light in media and through interfaces, in dielectric layers and in planar waveguides. The interaction of light with resonant optical cavities is presented, as is the approximation of a Gaussian beam of light in preparation for a formal description of lasers. Laser emission and gain in amplified laser systems is modelled using Einstein’s rate equations and the conditions for steady-state laser operation are derived. Finally, the field of nonlinear optics, which was enabled by the emergence of high-intensity coherent optical lasers will be introduced. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Adrian Liebe Cavalieri, Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) ✉
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Dr.
Flavio Giorgianni, Institute of Applied Physics, Nonlinear Optics ✉
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ECTS
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4 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Wednesday 16:15-18:00 Weekly
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Thursday 09:15-10:00 Weekly
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Wednesday 3/4/2024 16:15-18:00
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Thursday 4/4/2024 09:15-10:00
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Thursday 9/5/2024 09:15-10:00
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Friday 14/6/2024 10:00-12:00
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| Rooms |
Hörsaal B005, Exakte Wissenschaften, ExWi
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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