Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Photonics Overview of advanced photonics, its applications, and importance in modern technology
Module #2 Review of Electromagnetic Theory Review of Maxwells equations, electromagnetic waves, and their properties
Module #3 Photonics Materials and Devices Introduction to materials used in photonics, including semiconductors, crystals, and optical fibers
Module #4 Optical Fiber Communications Principles and applications of optical fiber communications, including data transmission and networking
Module #5 Laser Fundamentals Basic principles of laser operation, including gain media, cavity design, and laser types
Module #6 Quantum Optics and Photon Statistics Introduction to quantum optics, photon statistics, and their applications in photonic systems
Module #7 Optical Waveguides and Resonators Theory and applications of optical waveguides and resonators, including ring resonators and photonic crystals
Module #8 Nonlinear Optics Introduction to nonlinear optical phenomena, including harmonic generation and self-phase modulation
Module #9 Optical Amplifiers and Lasers Principles and applications of optical amplifiers and lasers, including Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers and Raman amplifiers
Module #10 Photonic Crystals and Metamaterials Introduction to photonic crystals and metamaterials, including their properties and applications
Module #11 Optical Sensing and Imaging Principles and applications of optical sensing and imaging, including spectroscopy and microscopy
Module #12 Optical Communications Systems Design and implementation of optical communication systems, including WDM and DWDM systems
Module #13 Photonic Integrated Circuits Introduction to photonic integrated circuits, including design, fabrication, and applications
Module #14 Optical Signal Processing Principles and applications of optical signal processing, including filtering and modulation
Module #15 Quantum Communication and Cryptography Introduction to quantum communication and cryptography, including quantum key distribution and secure communication
Module #16 Biophotonics and Biomedical Optics Applications of photonics in biology and medicine, including biomedical imaging and sensing
Module #17 Optical Interconnects and Networking Design and implementation of optical interconnects and networking systems, including data center optics
Module #18 Silicon Photonics Introduction to silicon photonics, including design, fabrication, and applications
Module #19 Optical Frequency Combs and Metrology Principles and applications of optical frequency combs and metrology, including spectroscopy and measurement
Module #20 Free-Space Optics and Optical Wireless Communications Introduction to free-space optics and optical wireless communications, including principles and applications
Module #21 Optical Fiber Sensors and Sensing Systems Principles and applications of optical fiber sensors and sensing systems, including temperature and strain measurement
Module #22 Optical Metrology and Interferometry Introduction to optical metrology and interferometry, including principles and applications
Module #23 Advanced Photonic Materials and Devices Recent advances in photonic materials and devices, including graphene, metamaterials, and topological insulators
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Photonics career
