Photonics and Applications
| Title | ΦΩΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ / Photonics and Applications |
| Code | ΕΦΕ206 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Vyrsokinos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003092 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA SPOUDŌN 2022
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600159965
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600159965
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The students will acquire basic knowledge in photonics, optoelectronics, modulation and detection of optical signals, photonic integrated circuits and plasmonic technology elements.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Photonic Technology
Photonics vs. Electronics: Similarities and differences
Materials of Photonic Technologies (LiNbO3, Si, Ge, GaAs, InP, Polymers)
Electromagnetic waves in nm scale
Optical fibers and waveguiding
Sources and detectors of light in Optical Fibers and Photonic Integrated Circuits (Lasers, Modulators, Photodiodes)
Passive elements in Photonic Integrated Circuits (waveguides, filters, Multiplexers/Demultiplexers, Couplers, Elements for coupling light with optical fibers, polarization splitters/combiners and rotators, Photonic Crystals
Linera and Non linear phenomena in Photonic Applications (Kerr, Pockels, 2nd Harmonic Generation)
Plasmonics and plasmonic waveguides
Integration Technologies for Photonic Circuits
Applications to Biology, Medicine and Imaging
Applications to Datacom, Telecom and Information transportation
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | 3.9 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Last Update
04-07-2016
