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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
FYS.510

Optical Thin Films and Waveguides, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Course code
FYS.510
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tapio Niemi
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Physics Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Electromagnetic waves at interfaces,
  • Transfer-matrix method
  • Optical thin films and components enabled by multilayer films
  • Properties of guided waves.
  • Metal waveguide, dielectric slab waveguide, optical fiber and surface-plasmon polariton.
  • Coupled-mode theory
  • Distributed feedback, fiber Bragg gratings, directional coupler
  • Photonic integration. Components and systems enabled by waveguides and integrated structures.
Complementary knowledge
  • Matlab scripting and problem solving.
  • Numerical analysis of multilayer thin films.
  • Numerical analysis of dielectric waveguides and optical fibers.
  • Numerical analysis of components based on the coupled-mode theory.
  • Materials for photonic integration.
Specialist knowledge
  • Visualization of fields in complex components and multilayers.
  • Optimization of thin-film structures for specific application.
  • Various applications of the wide selection of waveguide structures and materials.
  • Understanding physics of periodic structures and formation of photonic bandgaps.
  • Knowledge of fabrication technology and fabless fabrication concepts.
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

07.03.2022 29.04.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)