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Lecturer(s)
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Stárek Robert, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Bouchal Zdeněk, prof. RNDr. Dr.
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Course content
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1. Description, classification, properties, and use of anisotropic materials. 2. Description of light polarization, Jones formalism, Stokes parameters. 3. Propagation of light through an anisotropic medium, Fresnel surface of wave normals. Properties of uniaxial and biaxial crystals. 4. Wavefronts and rays in anisotropic medium, linear birefringence. Refractive index ellipsoid. 5. Operation principle, matrix description, and realization of birefringent elements and systems. 6. Operation of Savart plate and prisms for polarization-sensitive ray displacement. 7. Description and properties of gyrotropic media, optical activity, and Faraday effect. 8. Origin and the manifestation of linear and quadratic electro-optical effects. 9. General description of Pockels electro-optical effect. 10. Analysis of Pockels effect in KDP and LiNbO3 crystals for longitudinal and lateral electric field orientations. 11. Application of electro-optical effect, intensity, and phase electro-optical modulation of light. 12. Electro-optical frequency modulation, pulse compression, and electro-optical deflexion of laser beams.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Description, classification and use of anisotropic materials, propagation of light in uniaxial and biaxial crystals
Knowledge of polarization effects and basic polarization systems. The ability to use optical programs OSLO Premium and VirtualLab for desing and analysis of polarization elements.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge within the scope of basic optics course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Knowledge within the scope specified by the syllabus.
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Recommended literature
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Fuka, J., Havelka, B. (1961). Optika. SPN, Praha.
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Kvasnica J. (1985). Teorie elektromagnetického pole. Academia Praha.
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Malý Petr. (2008). Optika. Univerzita Karlova, Praha.
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Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C. (1995). Základy fotoniky. český překlad Matfyzpress, UK Praha.
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Soubusta Jan, Černoch Antonín. (2014). Optické vlastnosti pevných látek. Univerzita Palackého, Olomouc.
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Yariv Amnon, Yeh Pochi. (2002). Optical waves in crystals. John Wiley & Sons.
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