Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Taking this course will give you the opportunity to study applications of fiber optics and laser technology.

The main part is a research project related to fiber lasers, supercontinuum generation or fiber sensors for which the student returns a report and gives a presentation.

You may choose to work with the simulation tool RP Fiber Power from RP Photonics to understand the operation of a high-power fiber amplifier or laser or to work in an optics lab.

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.03.2021 - 01.06.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Hanne Ludvigsen, Markku Sopanen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hanne Ludvigsen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course is a continuation of its prerequisites and aims to provide a deeper understanding of nonlinear phenomena in optical fibers. The main part is a research project related to fiber lasers, supercontinuum generation or fiber sensors for which the student returns a report and gives a presentation. The course includes support on scientific writing and is ideal for graduate and postgraduate students in photonics.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The students return a written report and give a presentation.

     

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Passing the course

    Grade share: Final report 50 %, Final presentation 50 %


Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Research project

    Final presentation

    Scientific writing

    Report

     

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The course includes

    Lectures including Scientific writing and Final presentation 14 h

    Research project (private tutoring) 32 h

    Lab work 50 h

    Report 40 h


DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Slides and other material distributed in MyCourses.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Reference material (books)
    G.P. Agrawal, Nonlinear Fiber Optics, 5th ed. (Academic Press, San Diego, California 2012)
    G.P. Agrawal, Applications of Nonlinear Fiber Optics, (Academic Press, 2001)
    Edited by O.G. Okhotnikov, Fiber Lasers, (Wiley-VCH, 2012)

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ELEC-E3250 Optical fibers: Physics and Applications

    PHYS-E0435 Optical Physics

     

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    WebOodi

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Prerequisites:   

    ELEC-E3250 Optical fibers: Physics and Applications

    PHYS-E0435 Optical Physics

    Other photonics or basic optics course