Dr. Chang-qing Xu

6 unit(s)
A multidisciplinary engineering design project involving design and synthesis that reinforces concepts from both Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering.
Two lectures; both terms
Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 4P04 and registration in Level V of the Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering program; or permission of the instructor.
Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 5P06 A/B
Cross-list(s): CHEMBME 5P06 A/B, CIVBME 5P06 A/B, ELECBME 5P06 A/B, MATLSBME 5P06 A/B, MECHBME 5P06 A/B, SFWRBME 5P06 A/B, TRONBME 5P06 A/B

This course gives an introduction to the basic principles of nonlinear optics, which is useful in understanding the nonlinear optical effects involved in many modern photonic components and devices. It mainly includes a project and an oral examination.

4 unit(s)
Basic principles and applications of lasers, nonlinear optics (materials and devices), and optical modulation. Introduction to laser-based instrumentation and safety.

Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) four times per term; second term

Prerequisite(s): One of ENGPHYS 3E03 or ENGPHYS 3E04, PHYSICS 3N03 or PHYSICS 3N04, or ELECENG 3FK4 or ELECENG 4EM4

Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4S03

4 unit(s)
Basic principles and applications of lasers, nonlinear optics (materials and devices), and optical modulation. Introduction to laser-based instrumentation and safety.

Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) four times per term; second term

Prerequisite(s): One of ENGPHYS 3E03 or ENGPHYS 3E04, PHYSICS 3N03 or PHYSICS 3N04, or ELECENG 3FK4 or ELECENG 4EM4

Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4S03

4 unit(s)
Geometrical optics, electromagnetic waves, interference of light, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, polarized light, Fresnel equations, optical properties of materials, introduction to optical systems and precision optics experiments, selected topics in modern optics.

Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) four times per term; first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Engineering Program, and one of ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATH 2X03, MATH 2ZZ3; and one of MATH 2C03, MATH 2Z03; and one of PHYSICS 2B03 or ENGPHYS 2A04 or ELECENG 2FH4

Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03

Cross-list(s): PHYSICS 3N04