| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Physics | FIZ 447 | 7 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Precondition Courses | n/a. |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM OKUR |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM OKUR, |
| Course Assistants | Res.Assist.Group of Atomic and Molecular Phyiscs |
| Course Category | |
| Course Objective | To help students gain the fundamental knowledge, basics and applications of the lasers |
| Course Content | The properties of laser light and its technological applications. |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be able to describe the properties of laser light | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Drilland Practice, Problem Solving, | Testing, Homework, |
| 2 | To be able to differentiate laser light from normal (classical) light sources. | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Drilland Practice, | Testing, Homework, |
| 3 | To be able to summarize the possible applications of laser light | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Drilland Practice, Problem Solving, | Testing, Homework, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light | [1] Page 1-33 |
| 2 | Light | [1] Page 1-33 |
| 3 | Elements of solid state physics | [1] Page 34-51 |
| 4 | Elements of solid state physics | [1] Page 53-88 |
| 5 | Introduction to lasers | [1] Page 174-185 |
| 6 | Optical feedback and laser modes | [1] Page 186-239 |
| 7 | Single mode and mode locking | [1] Page 241-251 |
| 8 | Applications of lasers, holography | [1] Page 256-280 |
| 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 10 | Photodedectors | [1] Page 282-337 |
| 11 | Waveguides | [1] Page 339-399 |
| 12 | Optical communications systems | [1] Page 401-448 |
| 13 | Other applications of fibers | [1] Page 450-483 |
| 14 | Other applications of fibers | [1] Page 450-483 |
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Course Notes | [1] Okur, İbrahim, Optoelektronik, Değişim Yayınları, 2000, Adapazarı |
| Course Resources | [2] Okur, İbrahim, Lazerler Değişim Yayınları, 2006, Sakarya |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having enough background in engineering topics related to mathematics, science and their fields. Skill of using theoretical and applied knowledge with engineering solutions in the field, | X | |||||
| 2 | Identifing, determining, formulating and solving engineering problems. With this purpose choosing and applying analytical methods and modelling techniques, | X | |||||
| 3 | To analyze a system, a part of a system or a process itself and the skill of design under the given constrains in order to fulfill the specifications. In that direction, the skill of applying modern design techniques | X | |||||
| 4 | Skill of choosing and applying the modern techniques and vehicles needed by the engineering applications. Skill of using the information technology effectively. | X | |||||
| 5 | Skill of designing and performing an experiment, data acquisition, analyzing and interpreting results, | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability of accessing information and doing research. Skill of using databases and other information sources. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effective working ability both as an individual and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, self-esteem on taking responsibility, | ||||||
| 8 | Ability to make oral or written communication in Turkish. At least one foreign language knowledge, | X | |||||
| 9 | Consciousness of the necessity of the life time learning, following the developments in science and technology and ability of ones’ continous self renewal. | X | |||||
| 10 | Consciousness of occupational and ethical responsability, | X | |||||
| 11 | Consciousness on the subjects of project management, field applications, employees health, environment and work safety; awareness on legal consequences of engineering applications, | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 60 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 1. Ödev | 20 |
| 2. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 60 |
| 1. Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 134 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 5.36 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||