Lecture description
The course begins with a review of Maxwell’s equations and the wave equation, along with their solutions in linear media such as crystals and glass. We then study the propagation of spatially and temporally localized wave packets in such media. This leads to key concepts in optics, including geometrical optics, Gaussian optics, and Fourier optics.
The lecture concludes with a range of modern applications, such as planar waveguides, optical fibers and optical data transmission, photonic crystals, and media with a negative refractive index, among others.
The exercise sessions are designed to deepen the understanding of the lecture material through practical examples.
