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Introduction to Photonics Course Overview
Jul 28, 2024
Introduction to Photonics
Instructor Introduction
Instructor
: Balaji Srinivasan
Focus of the lecture: Overview of the course and the significance of photonics
Why Photonics?
Photonics is a key driver for the 21st century
Supported by over
20 Nobel prizes
awarded for photonics-related research since 2000
Applications of Photonics
Everyday Use
:
Optical communication
Lighting
Cameras in mobile phones
Solar energy collection
Modern Applications
:
Autonomous driving
Virtual and augmented reality
Structural health monitoring
Brain imaging
Gesture recognition (human-machine interaction)
Understanding Photonics
Definition
:
Similar to electronics but focuses on
photons
, the quantized form of light
Involves:
Generating photons
Manipulating photons
Detecting photons
Course Structure
Comprises
three modules
that cover:
Generation of photons
Manipulation of photons
Detection of photons
Intended Audience
Targeted at students with a
high school background
in optics
Prepares students for advanced courses such as:
Fiber-optic communication
Integrated optics
Bio photonics
Course serves as a bridge between high school knowledge and advanced topics
Conclusion
Encouragement to join the course for an exciting journey in understanding light and its unlimited potential
Additional questions can be directed to the course website.
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