Ep 309 Photonics ( 2018-2019 )
Instructor: Dinesh Kabra
Course Name: Photonics ( EP309 )
Course Type: Theory ( Core )
Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Optics - Physics Core (Light prereq)
Course Content:
Mirror waveguides, Graded index waveguide, optical fibres, planar and spherical resonator optics, Laser amplifier, Laser, Semiconductor Photon Sources, Semiconductor Photon Detectors
Books/Other Resources:
Fundamentals of Photonics by Bahaa E. A. Saleh and Malvin C. Teich, Laser Fundamentals by William T. Silfvast
The book was more than sufficient for a thorough understanding .
Tutorials/ Exams/ Grading:
There were assignments that we would casually announce, and ask for submission (whether they were ever checked and added into final grades is something that only he knows). He did ask questions the assignment questions in the exams though. Difficulty of assignments- Easy to moderate.
Exams - 2 quizzes(10 each), 1 midsem(30), 1 endsem(50).
Exams - 2 quizzes(10 each), 1 midsem(30), 1 endsem(50).
Personal Comments:
Though the prof was forever annoyed that enough people aren't attending classes, he (thankfully) never materialised that into a grade penalty. Instead, the prof would announce that he *might* take quiz in the next class. Ofcourse, he wouldn't end up taking the quiz till 5 more classes had passed. But he could get students to attend classes this way(Win?). The medium of instruction was mostly through slides except a small part of theory that we would leave out of the slides every other lecture (which he would end up asking in the paper). The general perceptive was that the prof isn't very good at coming across with his ides, rendering his lectures boring. I would disagree with the general opinion, but, hey that is one man's opinion.
Though the prof was forever annoyed that enough people aren't attending classes, he (thankfully) never materialised that into a grade penalty. Instead, the prof would announce that he *might* take quiz in the next class. Ofcourse, he wouldn't end up taking the quiz till 5 more classes had passed. But he could get students to attend classes this way(Win?). The medium of instruction was mostly through slides except a small part of theory that we would leave out of the slides every other lecture (which he would end up asking in the paper). The general perceptive was that the prof isn't very good at coming across with his ides, rendering his lectures boring. I would disagree with the general opinion, but, hey that is one man's opinion.
Pro tips:
Try to listen in the lectures, it definitely makes the job hella easier. But, tbh, if there was ever a course which could be done by only referring to the book, this is it. The prof is generous with a cheat sheet, so it was easier but the catch was only one sheet was allowed. So, get a magnifying glass and prepare to write in the smallest font that human eyes can resolve. Finally, the course is relatively easy and fun(?) if you follow the content.
Try to listen in the lectures, it definitely makes the job hella easier. But, tbh, if there was ever a course which could be done by only referring to the book, this is it. The prof is generous with a cheat sheet, so it was easier but the catch was only one sheet was allowed. So, get a magnifying glass and prepare to write in the smallest font that human eyes can resolve. Finally, the course is relatively easy and fun(?) if you follow the content.
Advanced follow-up courses ( Courses that can be taken after this ):
Advanced photonics, Nano materials
Respondent: Ananay Garg
Advanced photonics, Nano materials
Respondent: Ananay Garg
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