Dr. Chang-qing Xu

6 unit(s)
A multidisciplinary engineering design project involving design and synthesis that reinforces concepts from both Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering.
Two lectures; both terms
Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 4P04 and registration in Level V of the Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering program; or permission of the instructor.
Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 5P06 A/B
Cross-list(s): CHEMBME 5P06 A/B, CIVBME 5P06 A/B, ELECBME 5P06 A/B, MATLSBME 5P06 A/B, MECHBME 5P06 A/B, SFWRBME 5P06 A/B, TRONBME 5P06 A/B

This course gives an introduction to the basic principles of nonlinear optics, which is useful in understanding the nonlinear optical effects involved in many modern photonic components and devices. It mainly includes a project and an oral examination.

Basic properties of electromagnetic radiation. Optical modulation and detection. Nonlinear optics. Multiple-beam interference and coherence. Optical resonators. Laser systems.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03, ELECENG 4EM4, or ELECENG 3FK4

Basic properties of electromagnetic radiation. Optical modulation and detection. Nonlinear optics. Multiple-beam interference and coherence. Optical resonators. Laser systems.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03, ELECENG 4EM4, or ELECENG 3FK4

Geometrical optics, electromagnetic waves, interference of light, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, polarized light, Fresnel equations, optical properties of materials, introduction to optical systems and precision optics experiments, selected topics in modern optics.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) three times per term; first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Engineering Program, and one of ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATH 2X03, 2ZZ3; and one of MATH 2C03, 2Z03; and one of PHYSICS 2B03 or ENGPHYS 2A04
Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03
Cross-list(s): PHYSICS 3N04/ ENGPHYS 3E04