Lasers and Photonics (3 units). Principles of lasers: properties and manipulation of laser light; physical effects and operating principles of photonic components and devices including light modulators, displays, and optical fibers; elements of photonic telecommunications. Prerequisites: OPTI 240, OPTI 310 and MATH 223.

Class Homepage: http://www.optics.arizona.edu/OPTI370

Meeting Times:
Lectures MWF 9:00-9:50 | Room 410
Recitation Mondays 12:00-12:50 | Room 305

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic principles of lasers (not including semiconductor lasers)
• Understanding of the basic principles of photonic devices, including various components used in optical and optoelectronic communication systems

Grades:
There will be weekly homework assignments, two written in-class closed-book closed-notes midterm exams (date and time to be announced), and one in-class closed-book closed-notes final exam (see UA Catalog for time and date). The grades will be based 35% on the homework and in-class quizzes, 15% on the first midterm exam, 20% on the second midterm exam, and 30% on the final exam.

The University’s exam regulations for the final exam week apply, http://registrar.arizona.edu/schedule121/exams/examrules.htm

Class Homepage:
Announcements and homework assignments can be found on the class homepage, http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Binder/OPTI370. No paper copies of the announcements and homework assignments will be distributed.

Homework:
Late homework will not be accepted. You may not be given credit for problems that are not legible. Submitted pages must be (i) Letter-size (8.5'' x 11''), (ii) stapled (if more than one page), and (iii) your name, course number and homework assignment number must appear on the first page. A well prepared assignment will include: all intermediate steps, formulas written neatly (use a ruler for long fractions if necessary), symbols and lines not overlapping, high contrast between ink or pencil and the background paper color. Points will be deducted for sloppy preparation and homework assignments which exhibit an overall sloppy appearance may be returned without a grade and the student receiving zero credit for that assignment.

Attendance:
You are responsible for any information given in class, posted on the class homepage, or sent by email from your instructor. Notify the instructor in advance if you must miss class, arrive late to class, or leave early from class.

Electronic Devices:
Cell phones and computers must be switched off during class. Texting is absolutely prohibited during class. If you want to use your computer to take notes, you need an individual permission from the instructor. You are expected to behave in accordance with the UA Student Code of Conduct at:
http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/policiesandcodes.

• Saleh, B.E.A. and Teich, M.C. (2009). Fundamentals of Photonics (2^nd ed.). Wiley-Interscience. ISBN 9780471358329

Books on electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and mathematics:

• Jackson, J.D. (1975). Classical Electrodynamics Wiley
• Griffiths, D.J. (1999). Introduction to Electrodynamics. Prentice Hall
• Griffiths, D.J. (1995). Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Prentice Hall
• Hughes-Hallet, D. et al (2005). Calculus, Wiley

Other books on optoelectronics and lasers:

• Kasap, S.O. (2001). Optoelectronics and Photonics – Principles and Practices. Prentice-Hall
• Wilson and Hawkes (1998). Optoelectronics: An Introduction (3rd ed.). Prentice-Hall
• Silfvast, W.T. (2004). Laser Fundamentals. Cambridge University Press