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: 6
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600285477
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
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/1/600285477
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6209
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will get fundamental knowledge of materials used in photonic technology, waveguiding, diode lasers, modulation of optical signals, and optical signal amplification.
They will become familiar with photonic integrated circuits.
They will become acquainted with the equipment required for the characterization of diode lasers, optical modulators, and amplifiers.
They will have successfully characterize diode lasers, optical modulators, and amplifiers.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Theory
• Photonics vs. Electronics: Similarities and Differences
• Photonic Technology Materials (LiNbO₃, Si, Ge, GaAs, InP, Polymers)
• Light Waveguiding
• Operating Principles of Diode Lasers
• Optical Wave Modulation
• Optical Signal Amplification
• Optical Wave Detection and Photodetectors
Laboratory Exercises
• Characterization of Diode Lasers
• Characterization of Optical Modulators
• Characterization of Optical Amplifiers
Keywords
Photonic Technology, Diode Lasers, Photonic Integrated Circuits
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 100 | 3.3 | |||
| Project | 17 | 0.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Successful Completion of Quiz with the Software ANSYS Lumerical for the courses of FDE and FDTD in combination with an additional test at the final exams lead to the final mark
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
ΟΠΤΟΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗ, Jasprit Singh, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα,
ΟΠΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΕΣ, Εμμάνουηλ Κριεζής, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα,
Last Update
15-07-2025
