E E 587
Introduction to Photonics
Introduction to optical principles and phenomena. Topics include electromagnetic theory of light, optical interference, diffraction, polarization, optical waveguides, and optical fibers. Prerequisite: either EE 361, PHYS 123, or PHYS 143; recommended: basic principles of electromagnetism; complex numbers and functions; introductory differential and integral calculus; linear differential equations.
Topics
- electromagnetic theory of light
- optical interference
- diffraction
- polarization
- optical waveguides
- and optical fibers
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05