Theoretical Optics
- type: Vorlesung (V)
- semester: SS 2013
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time:
15.04.2013
15:45-16:30
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
22.04.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
29.04.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
06.05.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
13.05.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
27.05.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
03.06.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
10.06.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
17.06.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
24.06.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
01.07.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
08.07.2013
15:45-17:15
30.22 Lehmann Raum 022
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lecturer:
Boris Narozhny
Prof. Dr. Jörg Schmalian - sws: 2
- lv-no.: 4023111
These lectures are given in English!
Covered topics:
1. Review of classical electrodynamics Suggested literature:
a. Maxwell's equations in dielectric media. J. Jackson, "Classical Electrodynamics",
b. Electromagnetic waves in dielectric media. L. Landau and E. Lifshitz, vols. 2 and 8.
2. Elements of Crystal Optics Suggested literature:
a. Polarization H. Römer, "Theoretical Optics"
b. Anisotropic materials; Fresnel equation B. Saleh and M. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics"
c. Reflection and refraction at interfaces.
3. Theory of Diffraction Suggested literature
a. Scalar diffraction theory L. Landau and E. Lifshitz, vols. 2 and 8.
b. Fresnel zones H. Römer, "Theoretical Optics"
c. Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction
d. X-Ray diffraction in crystals
4. Classical coherence theory. Suggested literature
E. Wolf, "Introduction to the theory of coherence
and polarization of light"
5. Elements of quantum optics. Suggested literature
a. Brief review of quantum mechanics. Gerry and Knight, "Introductory Quantum Optics"
b. Two-level system; Rabi model
c. Stimulated emission.
Written exam:
22.07.2013 (Monday, July 22nd), 14:00 - 16:00,
Gaede Lecture Hall
Second written exam:
24.10.2013 (Thursday, October 24th), 15:45 - 17:45,
Gaede Lecture Hall