Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Photonic
Course Code: FİZ411
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To provide an understanding of the scientific and technological achievements of photonics science and being able to control photons. To give information about what light is the photon source and about photonic devices.

Course Content

Teaching basic information about photonics. Definition of Photon, How it can be obtained, detected and manipulated. Photonic devices and systems, semiconductor lasers, light emitting diodes and light detectors. Introduction to nonlinear optics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melis GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to learn the basic principles of photonic interactions
2.Understanding light-matter interactions and knowledge about the theory of light sources
3.To have knowledge about semiconductor photon detectors
4.To have knowledge about the basics of electro optics
5.Learning about waveguides that transmit photons
6.Must be able to formulate and solve problems related to
Recommended or Required Reading
1.B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics", John Wiley & Sons, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Photonics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Interaction of light with different environments (interference, diffraction)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of Photonics (energy, flux, etc.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Interactions of light with different atoms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Atomic Systems and Energy Levels
Week 6 - Theoretical
Light Amplifications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Semiconductors and Photonics interactions in Semiconductors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Photonic Device Technologies (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Working Principles of Lasers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Photon Detectors, Light-Detector Sensors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Solar Cells
Week 13 - Theoretical
Elektro-optics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Non-linear Optics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Quiz25012
Midterm Examination121223
Final Examination121223
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026