Universidad de Jaén

THEORY

 Unit 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF OPTICAL WAVE AND OPTICAL ELECTROMAGNETIC

• Introduction to Photonics.
• Electromagnetic fields and waves.
• Gauss Beam.
• Diffractive optics.

Unit 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF OPTICAL PHOTONICS

• Optical photonics.
• Photons and atoms.
• Amplifiers lasers.
• Lasers.
• Photonic crystals.

Unit 3. PHOTONIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

• Basic photonic devices for optical communication systems.
• Passive photonic technologies for optical networks.
• Specialty fibres.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS

Practice 1. LASER LIGHT GAUSSIAN BEAM: TEM00 MODE (2 SESSIONS)

Gaussian beams are commonly used to represent laser beams. In general, the propagation of a laser beam can be approximated by assuming that the laser beam has a Gaussian profile intensity corresponding to the theoretical TEM00 mode. Thus, a first step in the study of laser devices is important to analyse the Gaussian beam. This practice is intended to deepen into the foundations of the Gaussian beam studied in class through signal processing with MATLAB.

 Documents to deliver:

• Source files: All those file necessary for the proper compilation and construction code, never executable files or object code. The delivered code must meet the specific objectives described in the practice instructions and have comments to help monitoring and correction and not have syntax errors or execution.
• Memory. Arguments and justifications to all questions raised in practice.

In each practice the following aspects will be assessed:

• Operational knowledge of the subject.
• Structure in the statement of the problem and its resolution.
• Resolution: type of solution, justification and correction.
• Originality: no exercise is valued if its resolution is equal to or much like another done in a previous course by other students.
• Spelling, format and presentation.
• Presentation.

Practice 2. ELECTROMAGNETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SPREAD OF LIGHT IN STEP INDEX FIBRE OPTIC (3 sessions)

 In this practice we propose to study the propagation of light as dictated by electromagnetic theory in a dielectric medium with a specific structure of great importance in communications systems currently. Specifically, this practice is devoted to characterize the behaviour of electromagnetic propagation in step index optical fibres according to modal theory by signal processing with MATLAB.

Documents to deliver:

• Source files: All those files necessary for the proper compilation and construction of code, never executable files or object code. The delivered code must meet the specific objectives described in practice instructions and must have comments to help monitoring and correction and not have syntax errors or execution.
• Memory. Arguments and justifications to all questions raised in practice.

 In each practice the following aspects will be assessed:

• Operational knowledge of the subject.
• Structure in the statement of the problem and its resolution.
• Resolution: type of solution, justification and correction.
• Originality: no exercise is valued if its resolution is equal to or much like another done in a previous course by other students.
• Spelling, format and presentation.
• Presentation.

A1 - Lectures in large group

 The methodology to be followed in the lectures in large group lectures will be a mixture of theory and exposing and general examples in the classroom designated for the subject in the middle.

 The student must follow the teacher's presentation with the material provided for this purpose, slide show notes, which must be completed with your own notes and the subsequent revision of the recommended basic bibliography.

Active, respectful and responsible participation, either to raise questions or to respond to requests or questions from the teacher, will be evaluated positively in a corresponding factor.

The autonomous student work should focus on the review of the concepts and theoretical aspects taught in class, conducting exercises and studying them with the material provided by the teacher, student notes and bibliography.

Furthermore, control lectures will be held to monitor the progress and assimilation of the concepts by students.

A2 - Classes in groups of practices

Firstly, work in small group classes will be based on practical activities in the laboratory. The student's work will focus on developing applications or learning tasks designated by the teacher, culminating with the achievement of the targets for each practice. Secondly, small group classes consist of solving exercises and practical issues about the subject.

Attendance and active, respectful and responsible participation, either to raise questions or to respond to requests or questions from the teacher, it will be evaluated positively in a corresponding factor.

With regard to self-work, it will focus on the development of the documentation to be submitted for every practice and exposition, and to complete the work that has been initiated in the laboratory and that could not be completed in the corresponding session.

Furthermore, controls sessions in the small group classes will be held to monitor the progress and assimilation of the concepts by students.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

DETAILED INFORMATION

At the end of the semester, the student has to choose between two methods of evaluation: OVERALL EVALUATION or FINAL EXAM.

OVERALL EVALUATION

This assessment method is organised according to the activities described in the previous table. The evaluation process consists of:

- The evaluation of the tasks defined in the Teaching Guide during the Teaching period.

- A final Written Exam during the Examination period.

The assessment aspects evaluated in both parts and their contribution to the final mark are summarized in the following table:

Marks obtained during the Teaching period (as a record of the continuous evaluation process) will be kept until the end of the academic year.

Written Exam

The students have to make a Written Exam that assesses the theoretical and operating aspects of the subject (S2 and S3) at the end of the semester (at the date established in the examination period). This final evaluation is made to assess the extent to which the students have acquired all the competences and learning outcomes established for those aspects. The weight of this exam is the 50% of each of the evaluated aspects (S2 and S3).

Any books, notes, documentation, or equipment allowed for this Final Exam have to be approved by the lecturer.

Final assessment

The students must obtain a mark higher or equal to 4 (out of 10) in S4 to keep this evaluation method (Laboratory or computer practical work). The students will pass the subject through this evaluation method by getting a mark higher or equal than 5.0 out of 10 in the overall result (continuous evaluation and written exam), but with the condition of obtaining a mark higher or equal to 4.0 in the Written Exam and in S4.

The students can renounce to the Overall Evaluation at any time, but they cannot choose it again. Thus, they will be evaluated only by the FINAL EXAM method.

FINAL EXAM EVALUATION

This kind of evaluation is based in only one written exam that evaluates all the aspects of the subject, by assessing the students' acquisition of all the competences and learning outcomes established in the subject. This exam will take place during the Examination period on a date established by the centre. The final exam is weighted in the following way:

- Attendance and participation (S1), theoretical concepts (S2) and Exercises, problems and study cases (S3): 70%.

- Laboratory and computer practical work (S4): 30%.

In order to pass the subject, the student must have marks higher or equal to 5.0 out of 10 at each part of the final exam.

The students who have already fulfil the requirements of aspect S4 (Laboratory or computer practical work) through the OVERALL EVALUATION, by obtaining a mark higher or equal to 5.0 out of 10 do not have to make this part in the FINAL EXAM evaluation.

Those aspects successfully completed with a mark higher or equal to 5.0 will be considered passing during that academic year.