University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

The module provides an introduction to the basic physics underpinning optoelectronics and nonlinear optics, and a perspective on contemporary developments in the two fields. The syllabus includes: an overview of optoelectronic devices and systems; optical modulators; acousto-optics; Bragg and Raman-Nath; propagation of light in anisotropic media; electro-optics; waveguide and fibre optics; modes of planar guides; nonlinear optics; active and passive processes in second and third order; second harmonic generation; phase matching; coupled wave equations; parametric oscillators; self-focusing and self-phase-modulation; optical bistability; phase conjugation; solitons; Rayleigh; Raman and Brillouin scattering.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 32

Guided independent study hours: 118

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel