Information Package / Course Catalogue
Luminescence in Solids and Applications II
Course Code: FZK532
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To get information about the fundamental principles of luminescence in solids and its applications.

Course Content

Emission and excitation mechanism in phosphors. Application areas of luminescent materials in technology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students can realize the emission and excitation phenomena in phosphors.
2.Students can express the technological application areas of luminescent materials.
3.Students can learn spectroscopic techniques used to measure different features of electromagnetic radiation.
4.Students can relate luminescence with other branches of physics.
5.Students can have knowledge about quantum dots and nanophosphors
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Emission mechanism in phosphors I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Emission mechanism in phosphors II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Quantum dots and nanophosphors I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Quantum dots and nanophosphors II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phosphors for Plasma Display Panels
Week 6 - Theoretical
Quantum-Splitting Systems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Upconversion Phosphors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scintillators I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Scintillators II
Week 11 - Theoretical
LED materials and devices
Week 12 - Theoretical
Luminescent Materials for LEDs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Luminescent Materials for Phosphor–Converted LEDs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Experimental Techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment18311
Individual Work73021
Midterm Examination118321
Final Examination124327
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
3
4
2
3
OÇ-2
4
5
3
5
2
3
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
4
2
3
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
3
3
2
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026