ob<x>jectives of Photonics I: The course will introduce classical optics from 
<br>first principles at a first year graduate level. The theory of electromagnetic 
<br>and physical optics is systematically presented, and forms the ba<x>se for further 
<br>study in guided wave optics, optical resonators, plasmonics, electro- and 
<br>acousto-optics, nonlinear optics and lasers.
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<br>Textbook: None required. I will post the lecture notes.
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<br>Supplementary References:
<br>B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics (Wiley)
<br>E. Hecht, Optics (Addison Wesley)
<br>R. Guenther, Modern Optics (Wiley)
<br>M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics (Cambridge)
<br>A. Yariv, P. Yeh, Optical waves in Crystals (Wiley) 
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<br>Grades:
<br>Homework: 20%
<br>Exam 1: 30%    Exam 2: 40%
<br>Final Presentation: 10%
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<br>Course Outline:
<br>1.Electromagnetic wave
<br>Theory:
<br>- Maxwell's equations and harmonic plane wave solutions 
<br>- Energy density and flow 
<br>- Nonmonochromatic waves and pulses 
<br>- Modes and the Helmholtz equation 
<br>- General mode problem and density of modes 
<br>- Reflection and refraction at boundaries
<br>Technical applications:
<br>- Waveguides
<br>- Fiber optics
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<br>2.Classical light-matter interactions
<br>Theory:
<br>- Dipole radiation 
<br>- Lorentz atom model 
<br>- Index of refraction & Sellmeier's equation 
<br>- Resonant absorption and dispersion 
<br>- Kramers-Kronig relations
<br>Technical applications:
<br>- Optical forces and optical trapping
<br>- Plasmonic nanoparticles
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<br>3.Interference
<br>Theory:
<br>- Superposition: addition of waves
<br>- Young's interference 
<br>- Interference in dielectric la<x>yers and periodic structures 
<br>- Michelson interferometer 
<br>- N slits and diffraction gratings
<br>Technical applications:
<br>- Distributed Bragg reflectors
<br>- Photonic crystals
<br>- Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) 
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<br>4.Diffraction and Beam Propagation
<br>Theory:
<br>- Angular spectrum representation
<br>- Paraxial wave propagation
<br>- Fraunhofer diffraction
<br>- Fresnel diffraction
<br>Technical applications:
<br>- Image formation and resolution, spatial filtering, 4f lens system, Fresnel 
<br>zone plates
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<br>5.Optical waves in anisotropic dielectric medium (part of the materials might 
<br>be taught in photonics II)
<br>Theory:
<br>- Polarization of light: vector nature of waves, representations of a 
<br>polarization state
<br>- Birefringence
<br>- Jones calculus and its applications
<br>- Electro-optic and acousto-optic effects
<br>Technical applications:
<br>- Polarizer, waveplate, optical modulator
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