Course Outline:
<br>1.	Polarization and Wave Propagation:
<br>-	Fresnel Equations
<br>-	Wave Propagation in Anisotropic Media
<br>-	Chirality & Faraday Effect
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<br>2.	Optical Systems and Components:
<br>-	ABCD Matrix
<br>-	Cavity Stability Criteria
<br>-	Gaussian Beam Optics
<br>-	Gaussian Beam Propagation
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<br>3.	Photons and Atomic Interactions:
<br>-	Blackbody & AB Coefficient
<br>-	Line Shape Functions
<br>-	Blackbody Radiation
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<br>4.	Laser Dynamics:
<br>-	Rate Equations
<br>-	Saturation Intensity
<br>-	Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE)
<br>-	Final Output Power
<br>-	Optimal Output Coupler
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<br>5.	Advanced Laser Operation:
<br>-	Free Spectral Range (FSR)
<br>-	Quality Factor (Q)
<br>-	Finesse
<br>-	Photonic Lifetime
<br>-	Threshold and Saturation Intensity
<br>-	Q-Switching
<br>-	Mode-Locking
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<br>6.	Semiconductor Photonics:
<br>-	Semiconductor Physics Overview
<br>-	Joint Density of States in Semiconductor/Optical Systems
<br>-	Gain in Semiconductor Laser Diodes
<br>-	Heterostructures for LEDs and Lasers
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<br>Textbooks:
<br>1. 	"Fundamentals of Photonics" by B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich
<br>2.	"Laser Electronics" by Joseph T. Verdeyen
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<br> Score Calculation:
<br>-  Exams: 75% (Three exams, each contributing 25%)
<br>-  Homework: 25%
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<br>This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced photonics concepts, enabling 
<br>students to analyze and design cutting-edge optical systems for various applications. Through a combination 
<br>of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, students will gain the skills necessary to navigate the 
<br>complex and evolving field of photonics.
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