Lasers and Photonics (F3218)
Lasers and Photonics
Module F3218
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Maxwell equations
Optical field-matter interaction
Principles of Lasers and Rate Equations
Optical Resonators
Plane Waves
Ray-Tracing
Gaussian Beams
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites:
Level 5: (F3204) Electrodynamics [T1]
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of photon-matter interaction mechanisms.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of, and apply the rate equation to, lasers.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of different laser types.
Apply Gaussian optics.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 0.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Vanessa Styles
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Dr Evgeny Chekhovich
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Dr Fedja Orucevic
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Prof Kathy Romer
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