Photonics I

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use theoretical techniques for the solution of photonic problems
• Design passive photonic devices in silicon technology using state of the art software packages
• Understand techniques for the fabrication of photonic devices
• Develop analytical approaches to understanding complex photonic systems
• Complete a formal report on laboratory experiments

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Basic concepts governing optical fibres and planar waveguides
• Operation of key passive photonic devices
• Use of photonics in optical interconnects

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use knowledge of physics to understand the behaviour of photonic devices
• Apply appropriate mathematical and software techniques to solve photonic problems
• Understand the operation of photonic devices
• Apply appropriate laboratory techniques to characterise passive photonic device

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Approach research into photonic devices
• Develop analytical approaches to understanding photonic devices
• Understand the operation of many photonic devices, physically and theoretically

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.