PHYS 4240H: Modern Optics
Instructor Information
Rayf Shiell; rayfshiell@trentu.ca, 705-748-1011 x7023
Course Information
Summary: Coherence and fluctuations of light sources: interferometers. Interaction of light with matter: Einstein coefficients and quantum-mechanical treatment of matter. Basic laser theory: absorption and gain, saturation, three and four-level laser systems. Longitudinal modes. Specific laser systems. Concepts in modern quantum optics. This course builds upon content matter from the following pre- or co-requisite courses: PHYS 2610H: Introductory Quantum Physics; PHYS-COIS 3200Y: Electricity & magnetism; PHYS-MATH 3150H: Partial differential equations.
The formula sheet can be found here (also in .docx format for adapting if desired)
2024-2025
The final exam can be found here.
The midterm exam can be found here.
The formula sheet (key formulas from the textbook) can be found here.
The schedule of class readings can be found here.
2022-2023
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The schedule of class readings can be found here.
2020-2021
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The midterm exam can be found here.
2012-2013
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2010-2011
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The midterm exam can be found here.
2008-2009
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The midterm exam can be found here.
2006-2007
The final exam can be found here.
The midterm exam can be found here.