Information Package / Course Catalogue
Photonics II
Course Code: EEE611
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the physics of light and applying it in engineering

Course Content

Photons and atoms, Laser amplifiers, Lasers Semiconductor optics Semiconductor photon sources Semiconductor photon detectors Acousto optics Electro-optics, Nonlineer optics, Ultrafast optics, Optical interconnects and switches Optical fiber communication

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the physics of light
2.Applying the physics of light and in engineering
3.To gain the ability of mathematical modeling of light propagation
4.Familiarity with light-matter interaction
5.Understanding the wave structure of light
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fundamentals of Photonics. Bahaa E. A. Saleh , Malvin Carl Teich
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Photons and atoms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Laser amplifiers
Week 4 - Theoretical
Lasers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Semiconductor optic
Week 6 - Theoretical
Semiconductor photon sources
Week 7 - Theoretical
Semiconductor photon detectors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Repeat chapters - Midterm Exam.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Semiconductor photon detectors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Acousto-optic
Week 11 - Theoretical
Electro-optic
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nonlinear-optic
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ultra fast optics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Optical links and switches
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Term Assignment1%70
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1493168
Assignment1426
Term Project17310
Quiz1426
Midterm Examination17310
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026