Course Syllabus offered by Department of Physics and Materials Science with effect from Semester A 2015 / 16 Part I Course Overview Course Title: Advanced Optics Laboratory Course Code: AP4280 Course Duration: One semester Credit Units: 3 Level: Proposed Area: (for GE courses only) Medium of Instruction: Medium of Assessment: Prerequisites: Precursors: Equivalent Courses: Exclusive Courses: B4 Arts and Humanities Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations Science and Technology English English Nil AP3170/ AP3169 Materials Testing Techniques, or AP3171 Materials Characterization Techniques, or AP3204 Waves and Optics Nil Nil 1
Part II Course Details 1. Abstract To provide advanced skills of applied optical instrumentation and optical testing. The principles and methods of: (i) geometrical optics; (ii) optical materials; (iii) optical elements; and (iv) optical systems will be applied to develop practical experience in selected optical characterization techniques learned in the prerequisite courses. To lay down the basic concepts and principles used in applied optics. The students will apply these concepts and principles to develop hands-on experience in optics and optical engineering applications. They will also specify and evaluate optical systems and possible ways to improve them. 2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) (CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard of performance.) No. CILOs # Weighting* (if applicable) Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate) A1 A2 A3 1. Explain the physical principles involved in applied optical systems 2. Design, set up, and operate basic optical systems 3. Assess the performance of advanced optical systems 4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in proposing and defending realistic approaches to improve advanced optical systems * If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100% # Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex. A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes. 2
3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) (TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.) TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if 1 2 3 4 applicable) Lectures Present basic theories, concepts and examples 0.5 Tutorials Provide additional explanations 0.5 and examples for students to practice Laboratory Design and implementation of optical experiments with emphasis in the test and improvement of data acquis ion protocols and the development of critical data analysis skills 2 4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs) (ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.) Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks 1 2 3 4 Continuous Assessment: 100% Quizzes 30 Laboratory Reports 40 Group Project and Presentation 30 Examination: 0% * The weightings should add up to 100%. 100% 3
5. Assessment Rubrics (Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.) Assessment Task Criterion Excellent (A+, A, A-) 1. Quizzes The student can thoroughly identify and explain how the physical principles involved are applied in optical systems. 2. Laboratory Reports 3. Group Project and Presentation Capacity for the planning and setup of advanced optical experiment setups. Ability to explain and defend the methodology and procedures used. Capability for critical data analysis Capacity for self-directed learning. Ability to explain in detail and with accuracy the principles, and potential improvements in advanced optical systems Good (B+, B, B-) Adequate (C+, C, C-) Marginal (D) Failure (F) High Significant Moderate Basic Not reaching marginal level High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching marginal levels 4
Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan) 1. Keyword Syllabus Four mini-projects will be chosen in 6 broad areas of study: 1. PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED OPTICS Basic equations and concepts including thin lens equation, expanding laser beams, polarization, diffraction, interference and coherence. 2. LIQUID CRYSTALS AND DIFFRACTIVE OPTICS Fundamentals and applications of liquid crystals. Computer generated holograms and their reconstruction using liquid crystal displays. 3. OPTICAL FIBER APPLICATIONS Handling and characterization of optical fibers. Optical fiber communications: connectors and splices, coupling to semiconductor sources, principles of fiber optic communications. Use of optical fibers for sensing applications. 4. INTERFEROMETRIC TECHNIQUES: Testing of optical components and films including surface quality, index of refraction, and thickness of thin films. Use of interferometric sensors to measure temperature gradient, displacement, and wavelength of light. White light interferometry 5. CW AND PULSED LASERS: Basics of semiconductor laser diodes and solid state lasers. Pulsed and continuous (CW) lasers: laser diode pumping; Q-switching Effect. 6. CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS: Transmission and reflection, ellipsometry, absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy 2. Reading List 2.1 Compulsory Readings (Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.) 1. Advanced Optics Laboratory Manuals 2. E Hecht, Optics, 4 th edition, (Addison Wesley 2002). 3. At least one optics/photonics professional society news OPN: http://www.osa-opn.org/default.aspx Optics.ORG: http://optics.org (recommend to sign for weekly newsletter) Photonics: http://www.photonics.com/default.aspx (sorted by research, business, subject) Physorg: http://www.physorg.com/physics-news/optics-photonics/ 5
2.2 Additional Readings (Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.) 1. Craig Scott, Introduction to optics and optical imaging, (IEEE Press), New York, 1998. 2. Optoelectronic and photonics: principles and practices, S O Kasap, Prentice Hall, 2001. 3. Harnessing light [electronic resource]: optical science and engineering for the 21st century, Committee on Optical Science and Engineering..., National Research Council, Washington, D C: National Academy Press, 1998. (http://lib.cityu.edu.hk/record=b1946007) 4. David R Goff, Fiber optic reference guide: a practical guide to communications technology, 3 rd edition [electronic resource] third edition Ed. Kimberly Hansen, Focal Press, Boston USA, 2002. 6