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Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bachelor program „Technische Physik“ „Engineering Physics“

Module guide (with exchange year at USST/Shanghai; in cooperation with Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg)

15.03.19 – subject to change

Abbreviations: ECTS = Credit Points nach dem European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System SS = summer semester WS = winter semester Min = minutes

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Content

Analog Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 5

MATLAB ................................................................................................................................ 6

Complex Variable and Integral Transformation ...................................................................... 7

Packaging ............................................................................................................................. 8

Data Structure and Program Design ...................................................................................... 9

Electromagnetic Wave and Electrodynamics ....................................................................... 10

Digital Circuits ..................................................................................................................... 11

Signals and Systems ........................................................................................................... 12

Thermodynamics ................................................................................................................. 13

Solid State Physics I ............................................................................................................ 14

Physical Optics .................................................................................................................... 15

Principles of Single-Chip Microcomputer ............................................................................. 16

Project of Single-Chip Microcomputer ................................................................................. 17

Chinese 1 ............................................................................................................................ 18

Chinese 2 ............................................................................................................................ 19

Mathematical Methods for Physicists ................................................................................... 20

Computer Based Measurement Technology ........................................................................ 21

Physics 5 ............................................................................................................................. 23

Materials Science ................................................................................................................ 24

Physics 6 ............................................................................................................................. 25

Practice related module ....................................................................................................... 26

Practice related module ....................................................................................................... 27

Language ............................................................................................................................ 28

Elective: Scientific Reporting and Documentation ................................................................ 29

Elective: Computer Simulation of Sensors ........................................................................... 30

Student Project .................................................................................................................... 31

Bachelor seminar ................................................................................................................ 32

Bachelor thesis .................................................................................................................... 33

Optoelectronics ................................................................................................................... 34

Fiber Optics ......................................................................................................................... 36

Photonics and Laser Technology ........................................................................................ 38

Bachelor Thesis ................................................................................................................... 40

Semester 1 & 2 are taught in German and are equal to the German bachelor program “Technische Physik”. The module descriptions can be found here

https://www.hs-coburg.de/pt-kurzbeschreibung/

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology – Semester 3 & 4

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SYLLABUS “OPTOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING”

DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Analog Circuits (Eng)

模拟电路(英)

COURSE CODE 12002620

LOCATION University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

SEMESTER 3

RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COURSE

YAO Heng

姚恒

CREDIT POINTS 5ECTS

HOURS OR WEEKS 64 hours

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Provide a foundation for analyzing and designing analog electronic circuits. The majority of electronic circuit design involves using integrated circuits (ICs). The IC can contain millions of semiconductor devices and can perform complex functions. The ultimate goal of this course is to understand the operation, characteristics of each basic amplifying circuits.

PREREQUISITES Circuit Principles, High Mathematics, Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Semiconductor Diodes (4 hours) 2. Diode Applications (8 hours) 3. Bipolar Junction Transistors (4 hours) 4. DC Biasing – BJTs (8 hours) 5. BJT AC Analysis (8 hours) 6. Field-Effect Transistors (2 hours) 7. FET Biasing (1 hours) 8. FET Amplifiers (1 hours) 9. Operational Amplifiers (8 hours) 10. Op- Amp Applications (8 hours) 11. Feedback Circuits (4 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Blackboard and chalk, PPT Lecture notes display by computer and projector

GRADING Homework: 10%; Quiz: 10%; Attendance: 10%; Final Exam: 70%

BIBLIOGRAPHIES 1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Robert Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.9, (ISBN: 0136064639).


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DATE June 2019 (short term semester, 2 weeks before semester)

COURSE NAME MATLAB (Eng)

MATLAB (英)



SEMESTER 3


XIA Chunlei

夏春蕾

CREDITS POINTS 2 ECTS


COURSE OBJECTIVES

Learn the application of MATLAB in different cases

PREREQUISITES Knowledge of “higher mathematics”, “linear algebra”, “Circuit principle”, and ‘C programming’.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Basic knowledge of MATLAB. (2 days) 2. MATLAB Script File Programming. (2 days) 3. MATLAB functions. (4 days) 4. Additional Data Types and Plot Types. (2 days) 5. Data visualization & GUI. (4 days) 6. Input/output Functions. (2 days)

DIDACTIC METHODS 14 hours lecture + 18 hours Computer operation

GRADING 30 % attendance; 70 % Practice outcome

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. STEPHEN J Chapman. Matlab Programming. 4th Edition, Science Press, 2011 2. HOLLY Moore. Matlab For Engineers. Publishing House For Electronics Industry, 2010 3. ZHANG Zhiyong. MATLAB Course. Beihang University Press, 2012 4. LIU Hao, HAN Jin. Matlab R2012a. Publishing House of Electronics Industry, 2013 5. Moler C.B., Numerical Computing with MATLAB, Beihang University Press, 2014


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Complex Variable and Integral Transformation (Eng)

复变函数与积分变换(英)



SEMESTER 3


LIU Xiping

刘锡平



COURSE OBJECTIVES

Learn basic knowledge of complex integral function; Lay foundation of learning differential equations, mathematical methods and other following courses; Lay necessary foundations of mathematics for other major courses; Help students to understand the basic concept, theory and counting ability of complex integral function, Fourier and Laplace transformation.

PREREQUISITES Calculus

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Plural and complex function (4 hours) 2. Analytic functions (5 hours) 3. Integration of Complex function (6 hours) 4. Series (5 hours) 5. Residue (6 hours) 6. Fourier Transformation (9 hours) 7. Laplace Transformation (9 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Instruction, Quiz, Modeling, Questions

GRADING 30% for homework and attendance, 70% for final written examination

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. "Complex function" (fourth edition), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Department of Higher Mathematics series, Higher Education Press, May 1996 2. "Integral transformation" (fourth edition), Southeast University, Department of Mathematics, Zhang Yuanlin series, Higher Education Press, December 2003


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SYLLABUS“OPTOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING”

DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Packaging (Eng)

封装技术 (英)



SEMESTER 3


DAI Bo

戴博



COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students are familiar with some updated electrical, mechanical and optical components including integrated circuit (IC), micro-electro-mechanical system MEMS, optical MEMS and microfluidic devices. In addition, students get to know materials for packaging and fabrication and packaging technology such as bulk micromachining and surface micromachining.

PREREQUISITES A fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry and microtechnology

COURSE CONTENTS

1 Integrated circuit 1.1 Electronic Packaging Hierarchy 1.2 IC Package Families 1.3 Evolution of Package Type

2 MEMS 2.1 Applications of MEMS 2.2 Microelectronics, micro mechanics, and micro optics

3 Optical MEMS 3.1 Advantages of optical MEMS 3.2 Applications of optical MEMS

4 Packaging of MEMS 4.1 Tradeoff of packaging complexity and performance 4.2 Bulk micromachining 4.3 Surface micromachining

5 Microfluidic device 5.1 Applications of microfluidic device 5.2 Fabrication and packaging of microfluidic device 5.3 Lab tour for microfluidic device

6 Materials for packaging 6.1 Semiconductor materials. 6.2 Properties of materials used for packaing

DIDACTIC METHODS Lecture supported by blackboard or visualizer and beamer, lab tour

GRADING Attendance (40%) + Report (30%) + Presentation (30%);

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

John Lau, Cheng Lee, C. Premachandran, Yu Aibin, Advanced MEMS Packaging, McGraw-Hill Education Daniel Lu, C.P. Wong, Materials for Advanced Packaging, Springer Dan E. Angelescu, Highly Integrated Microfluidics Design, Artech House Publishers


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Data Structure and Program Design (Eng)

数据结构与程序设计(英)



SEMESTER 3


HUO Huan

霍欢



COURSE OBJECTIVES

Introduce the abstract data structures and the comparative analysis of algorithms with object-oriented programming language. The topics include stacks, queues, trees, graphs, recursion, linked lists and dynamic data structures. The concept and skills of program design, implementation and debugging, with emphasis on problem-solving, are also covered.

PREREQUISITES C programming

COURSE CONTENTS

The course will be delivered in lecture-lab format, with numerous demonstrations and hands-on activities. The lab portion gives students and the instructor the ability to view and interact with current projects Programming Principles (4 hours) Object-oriented programming (8 hours) Stacks (6 hours) Queues (6 hours) Linked Stacks and Queues (12 hours) Recursion (8 hours) Lists and Strings (12 hours) Searching (8 hours) Sorting (8 hours) Trees (8 hours) Graphs (8 hours) Efficiency of Algorithms (8 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS 50% Lecture + 50% Lab

GRADING Attendance 20 % + Assignment 30 % + Exam 50 %

BIBLIOGRAPHIES Robert L. Kruse，Alexander J. Ryba, C++ Data Structure and Program

Design, Prentice Hall, 2000


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Electromagnetic Wave and Electrodynamics

电磁场及电动力学



SEMESTER 3


GENG Tao

耿涛


HOURS OR WEEKS 64 Hours

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Knowledge of the attribute of electromagnetics, the creation of electromagnetics and how electromagnetics works, and relativity electrodynamics. Insight into steady electromagnetics, the propagation of electromagnetics, waveguide, and radiation.

PREREQUISITES Advanced Mathematics; Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Vector Analysis (8 hours) The vector products; differential and integral calculus; spherical polar and cylindrical coordinates; the Helmholtz theorem. 2. Electrostatics (10 hours) Coulomb’s law and electric field; Divergence and Curl of static electric field; Scalar potential of static electric field and its differential equation; Energy in static electric field; static electric field in dielectrics and conductors. 3. Magnetostatics (12 hours) The Lorentz force law; the Bito-Savart law; the divergence and curl of steady magnetic field; Magnetic vector potential; magnetic field in matter. 4. Electrodynamics (12 hours) Ohm’s law; Faraday’s law; inductance; the energy in electrodynamics; Maxwell’s equations 5. Electromagnetic waves (16 hours) Electromagnetic waves in vacuum; reflection and transmission; absorption and dispersion; guided waves. 6. Relativity (6 hours) The geometry of relativity; the Lorentz transformations; relativistic mechanics.

DIDACTIC METHODS Lectures & PPT files & experiments

GRADING Final exam (60%) + Performance (40%);

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. David J. Griffiths,《Introduction to Electrodynamics》, Beijing world

publishing corporation, 2011

2. David J. Jackson, 《Classical Electrodynamics》, Higher Education

Press, 2010


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Digital Circuits (Eng)

数字电路(英)



SEMESTER 4


XIN Shangzhi

忻尚芝

CREDIT POINTS 5 ECTS


COURSE OBJECTIVES

After successfully studying the digital circuits course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic digital electronic engineering concepts and principles. 2. Use these engineering abstractions to analyze and design digital electronic circuits.

After successfully studying the lab, students will be able to: 1. Use the lab instruments to finish every experiment on schedule. 2. Record measurements, observe and graph of data taken during the lab exercises. 3. Use the theory of digital electronic Technology to analyze and process the phenomenon of experiment.

PREREQUISITES Circuit Principles, Mathematics, Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Member systems; (6 hours) 2. Logic gates; (8 hours) 3. Wave forms and Boolean algebra; (6 hours) 4. Exclusive-or gates; (6 hours) 5. Adders; (6 hours) 6. Specifications and open-collector gates; (6 hours) 7. Flip-flops; (6 hours) 8. Master-slave D and JK flip-flops; (6 hours) 9. Shift registers; (6 hours) 10. Counters. (8 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Blackboard and chalk, PPT Lecture notes display by computer and projector

GRADING Homework: 20%; Quiz: 10%; Attendance: 20%; Final Exam: 50%

BIBLIOGRAPHIES 1. Digital Electronics (4th edition), James Bignell & Robert Donovan,

Thomson, 2003, ISBN: 07668032877. 2. Lab book printed by USST


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Signals and Systems (Eng)

信号与系统(英)



SEMESTER 4


XU Weidong

许维东



COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims to introduce the basic analysis methods of signals and systems in time, frequency and complex frequency domains so that the students obtain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of signals and systems analysis.

PREREQUISITES Calculus, Complex numbers, Differential Equations

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Signals and Systems (7 hours) 2. Linear Time-Invariant Systems (11 hours) 3. Continuous-Time Fourier Series (6 hours) 4. Continuous-Time Fourier Transform (9 hours) 5. Sampling (4 hours) 6. Laplace Transform (8 hours) 7. Review (3 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Instruction with auxiliary Forum/Homework/Experiment/Simulation

GRADING Quiz (20 %) + Homework/Forum (30 %) + Final Exam (50 %)

BIBLIOGRAPHIES 1. A. V. Oppenheim. Signals and Systems (2nd Edition). Publishing as Prectice Hall, 1997


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Thermodynamics (Eng)

热力学(英)



SEMESTER 4


SHEN Yu-Ming

沈昱明



COURSE OBJECTIVES

Knowledge and Understanding: This course will introduce the basic theory of thermodynamics including the first law of thermodynamics, the ideal gas, gas and steam heat process, the second law of thermodynamics, the flow of gas and steam, thermal process of the compressor, and refrigeration cycle, etc. Intellectual Skills: The students will have the ability of analyzing specific engineering applications. Develop the thinking capability in the aspect of thermal elements, thermal power and thermal system. Practical Skills: Students are no longer limited simply to understand and master the basic theory of thermodynamics. Stress on linking theory with practice and train the ability to solve practical issues.

PREREQUISITES General Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction of thermodynamics (Lecture 2 Hours) 2. Generic Concepts and Definitions (Lecture 2 Hours) 3. The first law of thermodynamics (Lecture 4 hours) 4. The nature of the gas and steam (Lecture 4 hours) 5. Basic thermodynamic process of gas and steam (Lecture 5 hours) 6. The second law of thermodynamics (Lecture 4 hours) 7. The flow of gas and steam (Lecture 4 hours) 8. The thermal process of compressor (Lecture 4 hours) 9. Gas power cycle (Lecture 3 hours) 10. Circulation of steam power device (Lecture 4 hours) 11.Refrigeration cycle (Lecture 5 hours) 12. The ideal gas mixture and wet air (Lecture 4 hours) 13. Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics (Lecture 3 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Lectures & experiments

GRADING 70 % exam + 30 % attendance

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. Shen Wei, TongJun Geng, Engineering Thermodynamics, Fourth Edition. Higher Education Press, 2007.6 2. LianLe Ming etc., Engineering Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition. China Architecture & Building Press, 2011. 3. ZengDan Ling etc., Engineering Thermodynamics, Third Edition. Higher Education Press, 2002.


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Solid State Physics I (Eng)

固体物理I (英)



SEMESTER 4


ZHANG Ling

张玲



COURSE OBJECTIVES

The students are required to penetrate with basic conception, make clear physical image, and master basic physical method skillfully and fall to work on analyzing and solving problem by using the learned knowledge synthetically.

PREREQUISITES Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Atomic Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Crystal structure (8 hours) Chapter 2: Crystal binding (6 hours) Chapter 3: Crystal vibrations and thermal properties (10 hours) Chapter 4: Defects in crystal (6 hours) Chapter 5: Energy bands (10 hours) Chapter 6: Free electron fermi gas (8 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS lecture with exercises

GRADING 50 % exam + 50 % usual results

BIBLIOGRAPHIES 1. Jinfeng Wang, Solid State Physics, Shadong University, 2013 2. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 2005


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Physical Optics (Eng)

物理光学(英)



SEMESTER 4


YUAN Shuai

袁帅



COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims to make students understand the basic concept of physical optics and get an overview of the optical world.

PREREQUISITES Mathematics, Physics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. General Introduction to physical optics; 2. Basic theory of electromagnetic waves; 3. The light reflection and refraction on the boundary of two different media; 4. The interference of light waves; 5. Typical installation of interference and their applications; 6. The diffraction of light waves; 7. Typical installation of diffraction and their applications; 8. The polarization of light waves; 9. The optical instruments; 10. Modern optics and the concept of Laser system; 11. The generation of polarized light waves and their applications; 12. Conclusion.

DIDACTIC METHODS Lecture & experiment

GRADING Written Examination + Oral Test

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. Eugene Hecht，Optics (Fourth edition). Higher Education Press, 2005

2. Qijun Yao, Optics (Fourth edition). Higher Education Press, 2008 3. Li Xiangning, Jia Hongzhi, Optical Engineering, Science press, 2010 (second edition) 3. See Leang Chin, Fundamentals of Laser Optoelectronics, World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore, 1989 (First edition)


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Principles of Single-Chip Microcomputer (Eng)

单片机原理(英)



SEMESTER 4


XIA Chunlei

夏春蕾



COURSE OBJECTIVES

Be familiar with software design in assembly language and C language hybrid programming, hardware design (including interface design and memory expanding for MCU. Be able to design some simple application systems

PREREQUISITES Principles of Circuits, Digital Electronic Technology, Analog Electronic Technology

COURSE CONTENTS

1. The introduction (2 hours) 2. Microcontroller Structure (6 hours) 3. Programming on MCU (assembly language and c language) (12 hours) 4. Memory and Memory Expansion (8 hours) 5. Timer and Counter (8 hours) 6. Interruption system (8 hours) 7. Serial communication (8 hours) 8. A/D & D/A (8 hours) 9. Microprocessor structures based on CMOS technology (2 hours) 10. Some related extensions (2 hours)

DIDACTIC METHODS Classroom teaching

GRADING Homework: 15%; Daily work: 15%; Final Exam or Course Report: 70%

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. Clark Dennis，Programming and Customizing the Pic Microcontroller：

the Official Pic Handbook, McGraw-Hill，New York 2003

2. David Calcutt, Fred Cowan, Hassan Parchizadeh, 8051 Microcontroller: An Applications-Based Introduction, Mass: Newnes, Boston,2003

3. Song Xuesong，Li Dongming etal. MCS51 Course: Step by step (C

Programming Language), Tsinghua Press, 2014.5

4. Lou Ranmiao, Guide Of Single-Chip Microcomputer Course Design，

Beihang University Press，2010

5. Han Jianguo, Shu Xiongying, Foundation and Application of

Microcontroller，China measurement Publishing House，2010.2


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Project of Single-Chip Microcomputer (Eng)

单片机课程设计(英)



SEMESTER 3


XIA Chunlei

夏春蕾


HOURS OR WEEKS 2 weeks

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Be familiar with the design of an entire application system including system design, hardware design and software design based on single-chip microcomputer.

PREREQUISITES Principles of Microprocessor on single chip

COURSE CONTENTS

Some design topics are provided here as following. Each team (3~4 students) needs to select one as target and each student needs to finish at least one of the tasks in project. Some Typical Design Topics: 1. The digital voltmeter design including multiple input signals, 0 to 10V voltage testing, and optional display according to the test result. 2. The clock system design including records of hour, minute, second and millisecond choose of 12 hours or 24 hours, hourly chime and on time alarm and the setting option. 3. The smart temperature measurement system based on DS18B20

with the functions such as -55 to 125℃ testing scope, setting top and bottom limitation alarm, real time display and so on. 4. The traffic light control system experiments for two crossroads with the functions such as manual and auto control switch, setting passing time, adjusting the passing mode according to the special vehicle request. Other possible options: 5. Quiz Buzzer; 6. Dual microcomputer communication system; 7. Electronic billboards; 8. DC motor speed control; 9. Electronic code lock; 10. Electronic organ; 11. Simple calculator; 12. Air quality testing; 13. Auto wipers control

DIDACTIC METHODS Laboratory teaching

GRADING Design work 70 % + report 15 % + daily work 15 %

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. Clark Dennis，Programming and Customizing the Pic Microcontroller：

the Official Pic Handbook, McGraw-Hill，New York 2003

2. David Calcutt, Fred Cowan, Hassan Parchizadeh, 8051 Microcontroller: An Applications-Based Introduction, Mass: Newnes, Boston,2003

3. Song Xuesong，Li Dongming etal. MCS51 Course: Step by step (C

Programming Language), Tsinghua Press, 2014.5

4. Lou Ranmiao, Guide Of Single-Chip Microcomputer Course Design，

Beihang University Press，2010

5. Han Jianguo, Shu Xiongying, Foundation and Application of

Microcontroller，China measurement Publishing House，2010.2


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SYLLABUS

DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Chinese 1


SEMESTER Semester 3



HOURS OR WEEKS 4 hours/week

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of Chinese I, students should be able to • identify, upon hearing, any of the tones of a word in Mandarin. • spell any word of Chinese according to the conventions of Pinyin. • write, for any Chinese character listed in the schedule, the English equivalent and its Pinyin spelling. • write, for any English word covered in class, the Chinese equivalent in Pinyin • write, for any “Active” character listed in the Chinese Characters Schedule, the English equivalent and its Pinyin spelling. • pronounce, with correct tones, vocabulary items taught in class—both those from Survival Chinese and those from the Chinese Characters Schedule. • say, according to the conventions of Chinese, numerals in a variety of formats: dates, addresses, ages, prices, etc. • converse, with reasonable fluency and the correct conventions of Chinese grammar, on any of the topics covered for this course in Survival Chinese. • write, using the correct conventions of Pinyin and Chinese grammar, on any of the sentences covered for this course in Survival Chinese. • recite in Mandarin, from memory, a Tang dynasty poem.

PREREQUISITES none

COURSE CONTENTS

Chinese I is designed to help students with little or no background in the subject to acquire survival fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, the national language of China. Lessons cover basic language interactions such as shopping, eating, getting help, etc.


GRADING

Chinese I Quizzes 50% Tang dynasty poem 10% Written Exam 30% Oral Exam 10%

BIBLIOGRAPHIES Snow, Don (2002). Survival Chinese. Beijing: Commercial Press NOTE: Copies of the above book is already available at the CSP for you to keep.


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SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME Chinese 2


SEMESTER Semester 4



HOURS OR WEEKS 4 hours/week

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of Chinese II, students should be able to do all of the above for the additional topics that have been covered, as well as be able to • explain linguistic aspects of Chinese, oral and written. • appreciate the factors involved in translating from Chinese to English. • learn how to input Chinese characters as text via a computer

PREREQUISITES none

COURSE CONTENTS

Chinese II focuses on acquiring low-intermediate fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese so that a student can handle situations such as travel planning, illness, making appointments, etc. All students will also learn other aspects of the language, such as the categories and make-up of Chinese characters, issues relating to traditional and simplified characters, and Chinese dialects.


GRADING

Quizzes 50% Chinese pop song assg. 10% Written Exam 30% Oral Exam 10%

BIBLIOGRAPHIES Snow, Don (2002). Survival Chinese. Beijing: Commercial Press NOTE: Copies of the above book is already available at the CSP for you to keep

Coburg University Applied Sciences and Arts – Semester 5-7

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Programme: Technical Physics

Module designation: Mathematical Methods for Physicists

Abbreviation, if any: MMP

Subtitle, if any: --

Instruction events, if any: --

Semesters: 5

Person responsible for the module:

Prof. Dr. Maria Kufner

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Maria Kufner

Language: English

Form of instruction/lecture hours per week:

Lecture, exercises, laboratory experiments / 6 hours per week

Level of work: Tuition time: 90 hours Self-study: 150 hours

Credit points: 8 ECTS

Prerequisites: Mathematik 1, 2, 3

Course objectives/skills:

Understanding of the requirement of mathematical procedures for the solution of problems from physics. Ability to apply mathematical standard operations on typical problems from physics, in particular integral transforms, differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations. Recognition of limitations of standard operations and understanding with respect to the development of advanced mathematical methods beyond standard operations.

Content:

Integral transformas (Fourier transform, Laplace transform) Higher order differential equations, boundary value problems, , Linear systems of ordinary differential equations, in particular with constant coefficients, Partial differential equations: diffusion equation, wave equation, partial differential equations with cylindrical and with spherical symmetry

Programme examination requirements:

Written exam 120 min

Media forms: multi-media equipment, black board, script

Literature: G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, F.E. Harris, „Mathematical Methods for Physicists (7th ed.), Elsevier – Academic Press, Waltham, 2013. K.F. Riley, M.P. Hobson, S.J. Bence, “Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering (3rd. ed.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006. K.F. Riley, M.P. Hobson, “Student Solution Manual for Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering (3rd. ed.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006. S. Lipschutz, M. Spiegel, J. Liu, „Schaum’s Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables (4th. ed.), McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013 O. Forster, „Analysis 2“, Vieweg, Wiesbaden, 2004.


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Module designation: Computer Based Measurement Technology

Abbreviation, if any: CBMT



Semesters: 5


Prof. Dr. Conrad Wolf

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Conrad Wolf

Language: English





Prerequisites: Applied electrical engineering and electronics, computer science


Knowledge and basic understanding of measurement principles, hardware (e.g. amplifier circuits, ADC types, interfaces) and measurement procedures (e.g. sampling, windowing). Ability to produces measurement software with the graphical programming language LabVIEW. Ability to solve measurement problems autonomously (selection of hardware, programming, data analysis)

Content:

Lecture: Introduction (measurement basics, electronic measurement, computer-based measurement, measurement chain) Sensors (mechanical, thermodynamic, electromagnetic, optical measurement variables) Signal processing (conversion, amplification, adaption of measurement range, filter) Data sampling (computer numbers, sample and hold, DAC, ADC, measurement equipment, sampling theory, windowing) Interfaces & protocols (communication models, network topologies, RS-232, USB, GPIB, VXI, PXI, VISA, SCPI) Measurement data processing (DFT, Digital filters) LabVIEW class: Introduction (LabVIEW development environment) Control flow (CASE, FOR, WHILE, Sequence, Scripting and formula nodes, Global and local variables) Data types and structures (Arrays, Cluster, Waveform data, Graphs and charts, Strings) Structuring (Sub-Vis) File and Hardware I/O (Basic file handling, Measurement instrumentation access) Design Patterns (State machine, Functional global variable, Producer and consumer Loops, Error handling, Timing) Data Sockets

Practical Exercises: Resistivity measurement (shunt, Wheatstone bridge, Pt100, DMS) Amplifier circuits (inverting amplifier, differential amplifier, instrumentation amplifier, thermocouple, current-voltage-converter, photodiode) Control of a DSO with LabVIEW (SCPI-commands, virtual instrument) Measurement of time signal and spectrum with a DAQ-board (NI DAQmx, sampling theorem, aliasing, windowing)


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Written exam

Media forms: multi-media equipment, PC, black board

Literature: B. Buckman: Computer-based Electronic Measurement Prentice Hall (2001) G. D’Antona, A. Ferrero Digital Signal Processing for Measurement Systems Springer (2005) R. Bishop: LabVIEW 2009 Student Edition Prentice Hall (2009) S. Sumathi, P. Surekha LabVIEW Based Advanced Instrumentation Systems Springer (2007)


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Module designation: Physics 5

Abbreviation, if any: --

Subtitle, if any: Advanced Solid State Physics


Semesters: 5


Prof. Dr. Klaus Drese

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Klaus Drese

Language: English





Prerequisites: Physics 1- 4, Mathematics 1-3, Mathematic Methods of Physics


Knowledge of physical properties of solids. Understanding of their technological applications.

Understanding of methods for the measurement fundamental physical properties of solids

Basic knowledge of quantum physical description of solids

Content:

Solid state physics: Electronic band structure, electrical conductivity, thermal, optical and magnetic properties.


Written exam 90 min

Media forms: multi-media equipment, PC, black board, script

Literature: C. Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, Hoboken, 2005 H. Ibach, H. Lüth: Solid-State Physics (4th ed.), Springer, Berlin, 2009 S. Simon: The Oxford Solid State Basics, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2013


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Programme: Technische Physik

Module designation: Materials Science




Semesters: 5


Prof. Dr. Peter Weidinger

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Peter Weidinger

Language: English


Lecture, exercises, laboratory experiments /4 hours per week



Prerequisites: none


Students are enabled to understand the basic facts of material science. Furthermore, they get explained topical keywords, whose knowledge allows them to realize and to describe fundamental relationships.

Content:

Introduction to the science of metallic materials with particular consideration of the dependence of material properties from processing treatments. Compilation and interpretation of phase diagrams. Introduction into the technology of plastics, ceramics, special and compound materials. Introduction to material testing methods and standards.


written exam 90 min


Literature: Callister, Jr., Rethwisch. Materials Science and Engineering – An Introduction (8th ed.). John Wiley and Sons, 2009. Ashby, Michael; Hugh Shercliff; David Cebon. Materials: engineering, science, processing and design (1st ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. Askeland, Donald R.; Pradeep P. Phulé. The Science & Engineering of Materials (5th ed.). Thomson-Engineering,(2005).


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Module designation: Physics 6

Abbreviation, if any:

Subtitle, if any: Quantum physics concepts, atomic and nuclear physics

Instruction events, if any:

Semesters: 5


Prof. Dr. Michael Wick

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Michael Wick

Language: English





Prerequisites: Physics 1 to 4, Mathematic 1 to 3, Mathematical Methods


Knowledge of quantum physical concepts and their application to simple systems

Ability to perform fundamental experiments from atomic and nuclear physics

Knowledge of the atomic structure and the fundamental understanding of atomic and molecular spectra

Understanding of the structure of nuclei, the radioactive decay and simple nuclear reactions, including their technical applications.

Introduction in molecular physics

Content:

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom, atoms with several electrons, atoms in external fields, molecule structures, nucleons, nuclear models, nuclear radiation, radiation detectors.


Written exam 90 min

Media forms: multi-media equipment, PC, black board, script

Literature: Foot, CJ (2004). Atomic Physics. Oxford University Press. Bransden, BH; Joachain, CJ (2002). Physics of Atoms and Molecules (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall. F.Yang, J. Hamilton. Modern Atomic and Nuclear Physics, World Scientific, Singapore, 2010.


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Module designation: Practice related module


Subtitle, if any: Internship Preparation Seminar


Semesters: 5


Katja Zimmer

Lecturer: Katja Zimmer

Language: English and German


Lecture, exercises / 2 hours per week



Prerequisites: --


To raise intercultural awareness in preparation for business life (internship) in Germany To be successful in the internship and integrate into a German team Students will gain an understanding of how to apply in Germany and obtain working knowledge.

Content:

Intercultural training - Cultural differences in China and Germany - culture models, learning traditions, communication styles - working culture: intercultural communication in business Internship training - Finding an internship – careers and interests - How to write a motivation letter - How to prepare and hold a job interview - Communication in business life; formal e-mail

communication - How to write an internship report


written report/letter of motivation, essay

Media forms: multi-media equipment, PC, black board, online material

Literature:


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Module designation: Practice related module


Subtitle, if any: Internship seminar


Semesters: 6


Katja Zimmer

Lecturer: All Professors participating in the program

Language: English


Project work and report



Prerequisites: Detailed knowledge of all relevant topics of the program; Ability to work in a self-dependent way; Language skills sufficient for a written report and communication in a company


Ability to carry out practical studies on a specific project in a self-reliant way; Ability to write a well-structured and consistent report about the results; Ability to solve a practical problem in a well-structured procedure under industrial conditions; Ability for productive work in a team; Ability to communicate with colleagues about the project work and to give an oral presentation of the results

Content:

Join a company or a research institute and work on a practical project in cooperation with the employees there, leading to a significant contribution to the project result and a written report


Report, oral presentation


Literature: Project-specific documents and publications, patents, instructions of the company or the research institute


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Module designation: Language


Subtitle, if any:

Instruction events, if any: Several courses from Studium Generale

Semesters: 5


Lecturer: several

Language: German/Mandarin/English


Lecture, exercises / 2 hours per week



Prerequisites:


Training of practical skills in a foreign language (e.g. German, Mandarin)

Content:

-


Media forms: multi-media equipment, PC, black board, scripts, language laboratory

Literature: Literature will be announced in the course.


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Module designation: Elective: Scientific Reporting and Documentation

Abbreviation, if any: SDR



Semesters: 7


Katja Zimmer

Lecturer: Katja Zimmer

Language: English


Lecture and practical exercises, 2 hours per week

Level of work: Tuition: 30 hours Self-study: 60 hours

Credit points: 3

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of scientific writing


Become acquainted with scientific writing on a researchers level Knowing of different sorts of scientific writing Ability in using correct citation of different styles for different publications

Content:

How to plan and write a report for an experiment or a project How to write a thesis, expectations for a thesis at University of Coburg, Differences for different reports How to concept and prepare a scientific poster for a conference How to write a paper for a journal


Written examination (closed book)

Media forms: Multi-media equipment, PC, visualizer, blackboard practical exercises, homework

Literature: Rabinowitz, H., Vogel S. (Eds.): The Manual of Scientific Style. A Guide for Authors, Editors and Researchers,Elsevier professional, 2009 (ebook)

http://www.ieee.org/conferences_

events/conferences/publishing/style_references_manual.pdf

http://www.scientificstyleandformat.org/Home.html


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Module designation: Elective: Computer Simulation of Sensors

Abbreviation, if any: CS



Semesters: 7


Prof. Dr. Michael Wick

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Michael Wick

Language: English


Lecture, exercises, laboratory experiments / 2 hours per week or block course

Level of work: Tuition: 30 hours Self-study. 60 hours

Credit points: 3

Prerequisites: Numerical solution processes


Understand the Finite Element Method. Use the Finite Element Software “COMSOL Multiphysics”

Content:

Based on the Finite Element Software “COMSOL Multiphysics”, know how to solve a project, in respects of, e.g. Heat Transfer, Electromagnetic, Acoustic, Structural Mechanics, Fluidics, and Wave Optics.


Written examination

Media forms: Beamer and board/whiteboard, Electronic scripts and working documents, PCs with programming environment

Literature: COMSOL Multiphysics User Book. https://www.comsol.de/ Reddy,J.N. An Introduction to the Finite Element Method (Third ed.). McGraw-Hill. 2005. Zienkiewicz, O.C.; Taylor, R.L.; Zhu, J.Z. . The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals (Sixth ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann. 2005. Bathe, K.J. Finite Element Procedures. Cambridge, MA: Klaus-Jürgen Bathe. 2006.


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Module designation: Student Project

Abbreviation, if any: PSt

Subtitle, if any: -

Instruction events, if any: Independent working on a topic related to engineering physics in terms of a research project Including all research facilities of the faculty.

Semesters: 7


Dean

Lecturer: All professors from the faculty

Language: English


Working on the project based in the conceptual project design which is agreed on in cooperation with the supervisor

Level of work: 150 hours

Credit points: 5 ECTS in total

Prerequisites: Detailed knowledge of all relevant topics of the programme; Ability to work in a self dependent way; Language skills sufficient for a written report and communication in the faculty


The project work motivates the student to work independent and motivated on a topic of his/her own choice. Ability to carry out practical studies on a specific project in a self-reliant way; Ability to write a well structured and consistent report about the results; Ability to solve a practical problem in an independent way Ability to give an oral presentation of the results

Content:

Independent working on a topic related to engineering physics in terms of a research project, in a fixed period. Including all research facilities of the faculty in cooperation with academic and scientific employees of the faculty


Written student project, presentation


Literature: Project-specific documents and publications


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Module designation: Bachelor seminar


Subtitle, if any:


Semesters: 7


Dean of Studies

Lecturer: All professors

Language: German/English


2 hours per week



Prerequisites: none


Ability to use own knowledge and methodological skills to approach and solve practical issues in the field of Engineering Physics. The students work on their presentation skills.

Content:

Students will present and discuss their scientific work and methods through: - Exchange of experience - Short presentations during the thesis writing - Final presentation with discussion


oral presentation, written abstract of the topic or poster presentation


Literature: Bachelor thesis of participants, scientific articles, reviews


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Module designation: Bachelor thesis


Subtitle, if any:


Semesters: 7


Dean

Lecturer: All professors

Language: German/English


Practical/written

Level of work: 12 hours full-time


Prerequisites: Detailed knowledge of all relevant topics of the programme; Ability to work in a self-dependent way; Language skills sufficient for a written thesis and an oral presentation


Ability to carry out scientific studies on a specific subject in a self-reliant way; Ability to write a well-structured and consistent report about the results compliant to the standards of scientific publishing; Thorough knowledge of methods of scientific information retrieval; Ability to give an oral presentation of the results

Content:

Studies on a topic specified by a lecturer of the programme, leading to a written thesis and an oral presentation to the faculty


Thesis, oral presentation 30-45 min


Literature: ---

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg– Semester 7

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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Optoelectronics (Eng)


LOCATION Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

SEMESTER 7


Prof. Dr. Rupert Schreiner

CREDITS 8

HOURS OR WEEKS 8 hours per week

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The students shall learn to know the fundamentals, the design, the technology and the operation of optoelectronic materials and modern optoelectronic devices (e.g. LED, OLED, Semiconductor Lasers, integrated optoelectronic circuits and photo-detectors). Based on this knowledge they should be able to read scientific publications in this field.

PREREQUISITES Solid State Physics, Math. Meth. Phys.

COURSE CONTENTS

Part I: Fundamentals 1. Light waves (Propagation of Light)

1.1 Ray Tracing 1.2 Light waves 1.3 Maxwell-Theory of EM-waves 1.4 Dielectric waveguides

2. Photons (Emission and Detection of Light) 2.1 Discrepancies between Maxwell’s Theory and Experiments 2.2 Light as a particle (Photon), Light-Particle dualism 2.3 Emission and absorption of light 2.4 Illumination and color perception 2.5 Optical gain and laser radiation

3. Opto-Semiconductors 3.1 Energy band model; direct and indirect semiconductors 3.2 Undoped and doped opto-Semiconductors 3.3 Semiconductor diode theory 3.4 Heterostructures / Technology of III-V-semiconductors

Part II: Applications 4. LED‘s

4.1 Excess recombination 4.2 Electro-optical characteristics 4.3 Radiative and non-radiative recombination 4.4 Measures for increasing efficiency 4.5 Emission spectrum 4.6 OLED 4.7 Modulation behavior

5. Optical Amplification and Semiconductor Lasers 5.1 First Laser condition (inversion condition) 5.2 Second laser condition (optical gain) 5.3 Technical realization of inversion 5.4 Electro-optical characteristic in cw-mode 5.5 Emission spectrum 5.6 wavelength tunable lasers 5.7 Modulation behavior

6. Photodetectors, solarcells and semiconductor optical modulators 6.1 Internal photoeffect


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6.2 Electrical characteristics of illuminated pn-junctions („photo elements“)

6.3 Solar cells 6.4 pin-photo diodes 6.5 electro-optic modulators

7. Optoelectronic Sensor-Systems 7.1 Opto-electrical bridge circuit 7.2 PS-Detectors / CCD-arrays 7.3 Fiber-optic sensors

DIDACTIC METHODS Lecture supported by blackboard or visualizer and beamer, exercises

GRADING Final exam (70%) + performance (30%);

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. Wood. Optoelectronic Semiconductor Devices. Prentice Hall, Herfordshire (UK) (1994) 2. Bhattacharya. Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River (NJ) (1997)


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Fiber Optics (Eng)



SEMESTER 7



CREDITS 5


COURSE OBJECTIVES

Help the students to understand the concept of Determinant, matrix, linear equations, vector spaces, eigenvalues eigenvectors, quadratic ; Help the students to grasp the basic theory and methods of Linear algebra; Develop the students’ to solve practical problems.

PREREQUISITES Mathematics

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction 2. Foundations of Optics

Physics of Light (Maxwell equation, wave propagation, electromagnetic waves, polarization, plane waves, Gaussian Beam (paraxial wave equation), energy (pointing vector), free-space and waveguide propagation)

Scattering: Rayleigh and Mie Theory Interaction of radiation with matter: Laser basics, Fresnel equations, power transmission and reflection The dielectrical function und optical properties of matter: Refractive index and absorption, metal optics, Plasmafrequency Photometry

2.1 Properties of natural and technical light sources Blackbody radiation: Plank’s laws of radiation Coherence (temporal, spatial)

2.2 Geometrical Optics (reflection and refraction, internal reflection) Lenses, microscopy, telescopes, special lenses e.g. telecentric lens Controlling light: Pockels cell, optical diodes, Prisms, Birefringence

2.3 Interference and diffraction Michelson, Mach-Zehnder, Speckles

3. Detection of Light Overview: Common detectors and their properties Noise in optical detection; S/N , NEP, Detectivity

4. Optical measurement techniques 4.1 Distance measurement

4.1.1 Time of flight 4.1.2 Triangulation 4.1.3 Confocal techniques

4.2 Velocity measurement, LDA Laser doppler anemometry 4.3 Meas. surface properties: Profile measurement, roughness

measurement 4.4 Ellipsometry, Meas. Layer thickness 4.5 Interferometry (incl. Speckle interferometry) 4.6 Methods of spectroscopy

4.6.1 IR spectroscopy 4.6.2 Raman, CARS, BOXCARS

4.7 LIF and LIDAR


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5. Image processing methods – basics of Fourier optics 5.1 Dark field and Schlieren fotography

6. Optical fiber 6.1 Geometrical-Optics Description (ray optics, step-index fiber, graded-

index fibers) 6.2 Fiber Modes (fiber modes of step-index fibers, fiber modes of

gradient index fibers, single mode fiber) 6.3 Material Characteristics of fibers (losses, dispersion, mechanical

properties of fibers) 6.4 Fiber Manufacturing (design issues, fabrication methods, cables)

7. Signal Degradation in Optical Fibers 7.1 Attenuation (Absorption, scattering losses, bending losses) 7.2 Signal Distortion in Optical Waveguides (Information capacity

determination, bandwidth-distance product, group delay, material dispersion, waveguide dispersion, intermodal dispersion) 8. Power Launching and Coupling

8.1 Coupling Loss (phase space, coupling loss of multimode systems, coupling loss of single mode systems)

8.2 Source to Fiber Power Launching (power-coupling calculations, lensing schemes for coupling improvements)

8.3 Fiber optic connectors (ferrule, split-sleeve, assembly of fiber optic connectors, multichannel connectors, insertion loss, return loss, measurement techniques) 9. Alignment Metrology and Techniques

9.1 Alignment Techniques (active automated alignment, hybrid active/passive automated alignment, passive automated alignment)

9.2 Examples of Micro-Optic Based Components ( Coupling radiation from a Laser Diode into a fiber, coupling radiation form a fiber into a photodetector, packaging of optical subassemblies, attenuator, mechanical optical switch, beam splitter.)

DIDACTIC METHODS Lecture supported by blackboard or visualizer and beamer, exercises

GRADING Final exam(70%) + Performance report (30%);

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

1. A. Yariv: “Optical Electronics”, Saunders College publishing, 1991 2. J. Hawkes, I. Latimer: “Lasers, Theory and practice”, Prentice Hall, 1995, ISBN 0-13-521493-9 3. A.E. Siegman: “Lasers”, University Press Oxford, 1986 4. Eugene Hecht. „Optics“, Addison Wesley, San Francisco, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8566-5 5. F.L. Pedrotti, S.J. Leno Pedrotti: “Introduction to optics”, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1987, ISBN 0-13-501545-6 6. K.D. Moeller: “Optics”, University science books, Mill Valley California, 1988, ISBN 0-935702-145-8 7. Bergmann, Schäfer “Lehrbuch der Experimentalphysik” Band III, Optik, Walter de Gruyter Verlag 8. Max Born And Emil Wolf, "Principles Of Optics", Pergamon Press, ISBN 0-08-018018 3. 9. Gerd Keiser: Optical Fiber Communications, McGraw-Hill Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Singapore, (2000) 10. Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication, Elsevier academic press, San Diego (USA) (2002) 11. Joseph C. Palais, Fiber Optic Communication, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (USA) (1992) 12. Govind P. Agrawal, Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, WILEY INTERSCIENCE, Rochester (USA) (2002)


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Photonics and Laser Technology (Eng)



SEMESTER 7



CREDITS 5


COURSE OBJECTIVES

The students shall learn to know the principles of lasers. All standard laser materials (solid state, gas, dye, etc.) will be covered. Based on this knowledge they shall be able to read scientific publications in this field.

PREREQUISITES Optical Tech., Math. Meth. Phys.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Characterization of light Temporal and spatial coherence Photon statistic and blackbody radiator Sources of radiation

2. Interaction of electromagnetic waves with atomic systems Radiation field Emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation Spontaneous and induced emission Two level system, thermal equilibrium Population density balance

3. Spectral lines and line shape Spectral line broadening

4. Physical elements of lasers Storage of light: Resonator types and their geometry Losses of resonators Modes in optical resonators Wavelength selection Q-switch Nonlinear optics, frequency doubling etc.

5. The laser principle Creation of a population inversion Three and four level system Amplification of light and feedback Theoretical efficiency of lasers Threshold condition Bandwidth and mode spectrum Dynamic of laser systems

6. Beam propagation The Gauss beam Focusing of laser beams Atmospheric transmission and turbulence

7. Example of real laser systems Gas laser: CO2 laser, Excimer laser, HeNe laser, Ar-Ion laser (including: Short introduction to gas discharge physics) Diode lasers Solid state laser: NdYag laser, ErYag laser Diode pumped solid state lasers Dye lasers

8. Technical aspects of optical elements used in lasers


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Metal mirrors versus dielectric mirrors Brewster - plates Electro-optical active elements, Pockels and Kerr cell (Q-switch details) Polarizers Beam steering elements – Laser optics

9. Theory of Laser beam material interaction Metals, Plasma frequency Dielectrics, isolators, Semiconductors

10. Applications Cutting, welding, annealing, hole drilling Micro machining with lasers Lasers for measurement and analytics Distance measurement, rangefinders Other applications: CD player …

11. Eye Safety – Laser hazards

DIDACTIC METHODS Lecture supported by blackboard or vizualizer and beamer, exercises, laboratory experiments

GRADING Final exam (70%) + Performance report (30%);

BIBLIOGRAPHIES 1. A. Yariv: "Optical Electronics", Saunders College publishing, 1991


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DATE June 2019

COURSE NAME Bachelor Thesis (Eng)



SEMESTER 7



CREDITS 12

HOURS OR WEEKS 12 weeks

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The ability to solve a complex task from the field of sensor technology and analytics independently in a given time frame. Competence in the application of theoretical scientific knowledge as an engineer. Qualifications for incorporation into subject areas that were not covered in the study. Ability to accept setbacks, close to sensible compromises and overcome obstacles. Skill in writing technical and scientific documentation.

PREREQUISITES 6th edition in the earliest Semester. Prerequisites are knowledge from 5 semesters study plan at least once every 60 credit points from the first study phase, an additional 30 CP from the 2nd Study section.

COURSE CONTENTS

In the thesis of the student solves independently with engineering work and thus on the basis of scientific methodology is a problem, be it or challenge their cumulative knowledge and skills acquired during the studies. The topic can be chosen and will be processed in industry or university. Lecturers and industrial companies regularly offer topics for editing. In any case, a lecturer at the University acts as a supervisor, contact and auditors. The work must be documented in writing; the assessment is based on the quality of results and documentation.

DIDACTIC METHODS independent engineer working with documentation

GRADING

Fulfillment of the conditions at the beginning (see above) at any time. Extension is possible in case of illness or other, not by the student caused. If a student fails general examination regulations just one repetition is allowed, with a new theme.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

bachelor program „technische physik“ · electronic devices and circuit theory, robert...

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