Schroedinger equation, interpretation of the wave function, expectation value, Ehrenfest's theorem, wave packets, stationary states and energy...
Operating principles of solid state devices from the viewpoint of the quantum theory, silicon and germanium diodes, tunnel diodes, junction...
Advanced quantum mechanics. Topics covered include identical particles, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, variational principle...
An introduction to thermodynamics and its statistical basis at the microscopic level, with applications to problems originating in a modern laboratory...
Maxwell's equations, plane wave theory of waveguides, radiating systems. Prerequisites PC212 (or PC211), PC237, MA201, MA205.
Data communication fundamentals, with an emphasis on the physical layer and telecommunication networks, with an emphasis on the architectures and...
A detailed study of an aspect of computer electronics, photonics or physics not available through the regular program. Prerequisites...
A detailed examination of a field or topic of interest not covered by the regular program. Prerequisites Permission of the department....
1D and 2D waveguides, dispersion, passive photonic devices, photonic sensors, electro-optic modulators, semiconductor band structure, semiconductor...
Amplifiers and filters, temperature transducers including thermistors, semiconductor diodes and thermocouples, photodetectors, strain and pressure...
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of solid state physics. This emphasis is on understanding the behavior of...
Amplifiers, oscillators, operational amplifiers, active filters, special circuits.
A study of the building blocks, the architecture and realization of optic networks; new developments in optic network technology, such as DWDM. ...
Modelling of physical systems using differential equations, block diagrams, signal flow graphs, transfer functions, step response, PID controller,...
Types of fibres. Basic theory: characteristics, numerical aperture, losses, dispersion, modes. Passive fibre devices: couplers, connectors, splices....
An introduction to steady-state theories of laser oscillators and amplifiers, spectroscopy of laser media, population inversion mechanism in gaseous...
An in-depth investigation of a topic under faculty supervision, including the submission of a formal report. Prerequisites Registration...
An in-depth investigation of a topic under faculty supervision, including the submission of a formal report. Prerequisites PC491 and...
A detailed study of an aspect of computer electronics, photonics or physics not available through the regular program.
(Cross-listed as CP496.)