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Ellipsometry
Course Code: FZK617
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Provide an understanding of the basic principles of the ellipsometry method and polarization states of light

Course Content

To examine Jones matrix formulation which define to propagation of polarized light through polarizing optical systems and states of polarization of light. Elipsometric measurement techniques are used to determine the optical properties of thin films.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to describe the polarization states of light.
2.To be able to describe the any polarization state of a polarized wave of light propagation through the optical systems
3.To be able to use the technique of ellipsometry in determining the optical properties of thin films
4.To be able to understand the null ellipsometry technique and to be able to apply it
5.To be able to construct the relation between the ellipsometry and the other branches of physics
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ellipsometry and Polarized Light. R.M.A. Azzam
2.Polarized light and optical measurement. David Clarke, John Fraser Grainger
3.Field guide to polarization. Edward Collet
4.Handbook of ellipsometry. Harland G. Tompkins, Eugene A Irene
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of polarization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Polarization states of a monochromatic and white light
Week 3 - Theoretical
Uniform transverse plane waves of light
Week 4 - Theoretical
Jones vector of uniform plane waves
Week 5 - Theoretical
Jones vectors of polarization states
Week 6 - Theoretical
Representation of polarization states of light by complex numbers. Poincare sphere
Week 7 - Theoretical
Polarized optical elements, Jones-matris formulations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Jones matrices of basic optical devices, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Polarization dependent intensity transmittance of optical systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Propagation of polarized light in anisotropic media
Week 11 - Theoretical
Technique of ellipsometric measurement
Week 12 - Theoretical
Modeling and analysis of the ellipsometric measurements data
Week 13 - Theoretical
Technique of Null ellipsometry
Week 14 - Theoretical
Technique of Null ellpsometry
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
Midterm Examination17714
Final Examination1441155
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)195
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
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026