This is a laboratory course to provide students with hands-on experience in working with photonics components, devices and instruments. These experiments are designed to reinforce theoretical concepts introduced in fibre optic communications, waveguide sensing, as well as biophotonics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Work with photonics components, devices and systems
2. Critically analyse and report on advanced level laboratory experimentation and measurement.
3. Be able to perform basic background and literature research relevant to experimental subject to obtain technical insight.
Indicative Assessment
12 experimental log entries (40%) LO 1 - 2.
3 X 20-page lab reports (60%) LO 1 – 3.
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Workload
3 lab hours a week plus 7 hours a week of self-study and report writing
Prescribed Texts
Laboratory manual and suggested reading within. Also background reading in literature survey.
Assumed Knowledge
Two semesters of university level mathematics for physicists and engineers; two semesters of first year university advanced level physics
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4889 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
