PHYSICS 7010 - Non-Linear Optics
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHYSICS 7010 Course Non-Linear Optics Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Peter Veitch
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student should be able to:
- demonstrate a detailed physical and mathematical understanding of a variety of systems and processes in a range of advanced topics in physics;
- apply the concepts and theories of a range of advanced topics in physics;
- demonstrate specialised analytical skills and techniques necessary to carry out advanced calculations in a range of advanced topics in physics;
- approach and solve new problems in a range of advanced topics in physics;
- demonstrate an understanding of the close relationship between scientific research and the development of new knowledge in a global context;
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
- Milonni, P. and J. Eberly: Lasers, John Wiley & Sons, 1988
- Ghatak A.K. and K. Thyagarajan: Optical Electronics, Cambridge 1989
- Yariv, A.: Optical Electronics, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 4th edition, 1991
- Boyd, R.: Nonlinear Optics, Academic Press, 2003.
- Butcher, P.N. and D. Cotter: The Elements of Nonlinear Optics, Cambridge 1990
- Agrawal, G.P.: Nonlinear Fiber Optics, Academic Press 2001
Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is delivered by the following means:
- Practicals 12 x 2-hour sessions with 1 sessions per week
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).
Learning Activities Summary
The course content will include the following:
Coursework Content
- Introduction: Overview and review of nonlinear optics.
- Wave equation description of NLO: Second Harmonic Generation, phase matching,
- Second, Third and higher order
- Intensity dependent index of refraction, general tensor formulation of susceptibility.
- Nonlinear optical processes: intensity dependent index
- Semiconductor and molecular nonlinearities
- Inelastic nonlinear optical processes: Stimulated Raman, Brillouin etc.
- Optical Phase conjugation
- Nonlinear Fibre Optics: Fibre Fundamentals: overview of basic fibre concepts, types, properties and applications. Photonic Crystals: concepts, 1- 2- and 3-dimensional photonic crystals, Fibre Bragg Gratings
- Optical Glasses: concepts, optical and thermal properties, fabrication,
- Microstructured Fibres: guidance mechanisms, optical properties, fabrication and applications, Nonlinear fibre devices based on microstructured fibres: review of operation of a range of devices
- Thermonuclear laser fusion
- Quantum optics, quantum cryptography
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task
Type of assessment
% of total assessment for grading purposes
Hurdle
Yes/No/
part of a combined hurdle
Outcomes being assessed / achieved
Approximate Timing of Assessment
Assignments
Formative & Summative
30% - 100% *
No
1 – 6
Weeks 2-12
Written Exams
Summative
0% - 70% *
No
1 – 6
University Exam Period
Assessment Detail
Assignments: (30%-100% of total course grade) *
Depending on the modules selected, assignments constitute 30% to 100% of the total course grade.
The standard assessment consists of 2 assignments per module or 3 assignments if there is no written exam (6 to 9 assignments in total). This may be varied by negotiation with students at the start of the semester.
Assignments are used during the semester to address understanding of and ability to use the course material and to provide students with a benchmark for their progress in the course.
Written Examination: (0%-70% of total course grade) *
Depending on the modules selected, written exams constitute 0% to 70% of the total course grade (1 exam per module, up to 3 exams in total). Written exams are used to assess the understanding of and ability to use the material covered in modules during the semester.
* Assignment and examination weighting depends on modules selected by students.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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