2009 Course Handbook
OPTO221: Introduction to Optical Science and Technology
Optical technology is widely used in industry, telecommunications and modern consumer devices, ranging from the tiny lasers in many disc drives to the thousands of kilometres of optical fibres carrying signals between continents. This unit offers an overview of these technologies, and the science underlying their operation. Topics covered include light sources, optical fibres and semiconductor devices. A laboratory program develops experimental and optical fibre handling skills.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Physics staff |
| Prerequisites: | (MATH135(P) or MATH132(P) or MATH136 or MATH133) and [(PHYS140(P) and PHYS143(P)) or PHYS149(P)] |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | OPTO200 |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Physics and Engineering |
Timetable Information
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