Physics 532/822 – Fundamentals of
Photonics
Spring 2005
Instructor: Wenhui Li email: wl6t@virginia.edu
Office: Phys
104
Phone: 924-6599
Phys 532/822 will explain the fundamental physics of
lasers and
some of the optical techniques used with laser beams. It is intended to
provide a practical basis for further work in the field. As lasers are
used in a variety of disciplines, the course will be directed towards
students from a broad range of backgrounds.
The division between 532 and 822 is meant to handle the variation in
backgrounds. Physics graduate students are suggested to enroll in 822,
and other students in 532. Please inform me with exceptions to this
policy. Students in 822 will be given some additional homework
problems, and will be graded on a separate curve.
Class Hours: MWF 10:00-10:50 AM, Phys 313
Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4 PM,
or by appointment, or just drop by
Text: Saleh and Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics
Supplemental texts: ( on
reserve in Physics Library)
Yariv, Quantum
Electronics (general photonics, more advanced)
Seigman, Lasers
(good physical explanations, also advanced topics)
Hecht, Optics
(optics fundamantels)
Syllabus
Reading
Topics
Lectures
Homework
Assignments (and
exam
solutions)