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Research School of Physics · ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Optics continues to play a central role in answering the most profound scientific questions of our time. Optics is at the heart of many of the world's most powerful scientific instruments, enabling modern telescopes to achieve previously unimaginable resolution, and probing general relativity with a global network of gravitational wave detectors. This course includes lasers, interferometry, electro-optic modulation, light detection, nonlinear optics, photonics and the use of lasers. Expert guest lecturers will describe the application of these techniques to fields such as astronomy, gravitational wave detection and nanophotonics. The course will also provide critical experimental skills with optical instrumentation needed for many areas of research. This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Examination
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5
2 x Laboratory reports
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
3 x Assignments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Advanced research case study
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures plus 1 x 3 hour practical per week. - Approximately 58 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
Saleh & Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001) or later editions.A