Optical and Photonics Technology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EEEE4127 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EEEE4127
- School
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Optics and photonics technology is used widely in modern life, this module starts with the basics of light and how we can manipulate it with optical components, building up to a practical understanding of optical systems. It covers the design of optical systems and the types of sources and detectors that can be used. Applications cover material processing, bio-photonics and optical imaging.
Reassessment of the module, if required, will be by reassessment of the failed elements.
Target Students
MEng, MSc and PhD students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: 5 page report
- 10% Coursework 2: Initial design proforma
- 30% Coursework 3: Short lab report and final design proforma
- 40% Exam (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To introduce fundamentals of optical and photonics technologies and their relevance to Electronic Engineering applications.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Describe modern applications of optical and photonic technologies.
LO2 Choose an appropriate model for the nature of light for a particular situation.
LO3 Describe the different ways in which light can interact with matter.
LO4 Explain the process of image formation.
LO5 Design optical instrument to given specification.
LO6 Analyse the key optical components used to make optical systems.
LO7 Compare optical sources and their suitability for different optical systems.
LO8 Explain how light can be detected and be able to choose appropriate sensors for the situation.
LO9 Evaluate a variety of optical instruments to identify the optical principles exploited in their design.
LO10 Evaluate optical system performance against a range of given parameters.
LO11 Modify optical designs to account for practical limitations of real components.
LO12 Discuss advanced techniques being developed in the field of optical and photonics technology.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
M1, M2, C3, M3, C13, M13, C14 and M14
Conveners
- Dr Richard Smith