| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 1 | EEE517 | LASER ELECTRONICS | 0+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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Mode of Delivery
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Face to Face
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Objectives of the Course
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Students will learn optical resonators, laser oscillation conditions and requirements of laser action, main characteristics of laser, semiconductor lasers and quantum effects in lasers.
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Course Content
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Ray tracing and Gaussian beams in an optical system
Optical resonators
Atomic radiation
Laser oscillation and amplification
General characteristics of lasers
Laser excitation
Semiconductor lasers
Advanced topics in electromagnetics of lasers
Quantum theory of the laser
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Face to face
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Prof.Dr. Nuran Doğru
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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J. T. Verdeyen, Laser Electronics
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J. T. Verdeyen, Laser Electronics
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Sciences
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Engineering
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Mid-terms
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2
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60
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Final examination
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1
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40
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Total
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3
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Course Duration
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14
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3
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42
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Hours for off-the-c.r.stud
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14
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8
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112
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Presentation
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2
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5
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10
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Mid-terms
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2
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2
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4
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Final examination
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1
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2
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2
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 6
170
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Analyze the fundamental of laser physics |
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| Analyze the operation of lasers |
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| Understand the properties of laser radiation |
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| Understand the different excitation mechanism |
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5
| Understand the semiconductor lasers and their integration into modern fiber-optics communications systems |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Ray tracing in optical system
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| 2 |
Optical resonators/ Resonant optical cavities
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Atomic radiation/ Blackbody radiation theory
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Einstein Approach
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Intoduction to rate equations
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Laser oscillation and amplification/Thresholg gain for oscillation
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| 7 |
1st midterm
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| 8 |
Lasers oscillation and amplification in a homogeneous broadened transition
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| 9 |
General characteristics of lasers/Gain switching /Relaxation oscillation
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| 11 |
Mode-locking/Dispersion Effects
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| 12 |
2nd midterm
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| 13 |
Semicondcutor lasers
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| 14 |
Advanced lasers
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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