Introduction to Photonics

Introduction to Photonics

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Participants join this course to gain a clear and structured introduction to photonics, a rapidly growing field with applications in communications, healthcare, sensing, and computing. The course helps students develop problem-formulation and analytical skills essential for higher-level photonics courses and research. It is ideal for undergraduate students and early-stage learners who want to build a strong base for advanced studies, interdisciplinary work, and careers in optics, photonics, and related high-technology industries.

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Introduction to Photonics

49 Lectures

2123 min

Introduction to Photonics
Preview
3 min
Introduction to Photonics 1
41 min
Diffraction & Interference
53 min
Tutorial on Ray Optics & Wave Optics
49 min
Lab Demonstration : Diffractions & Interference
6 min
Interferometers
51 min
Coherence
45 min
Spatial & Temporal Coherence
38 min
Tutorial on Wave Optics
78 min
Lab Demonstration : Michelson Interferometer
23 min
Electromagnetic Optics
53 min
Fiber Optics
46 min
Photon Properties
46 min
Lab Demonstration: Fiber modes, NA and MFD
31 min
Photon Optics
39 min
Tutorial Photon Optics
52 min
Photon Interaction - 1
49 min
Photon Interaction - 2
47 min
Lab Demonstration : Interaction of light with matter
30 min
Optical Amplification
50 min
Three Level Systems
49 min
Four Level Systems
63 min
EDFA Introduction
47 min
EDFA Tutorial
44 min
Lasers Part 1
58 min
Lab Demonstration: EDFA Characterization
46 min
Lasers part- 02
31 min
Lasers part- 03
35 min
Lasers part- 04
60 min
Lab Demonstration: Fiber Laser
33 min
Semiconductor light Source and detector Band structure
53 min
Semiconductor light Source and detector Light emission
58 min
Semiconductor light Source and detector LED Characteristics
48 min
Lab Demonstration : Semiconductor Sources
11 min
Lab Demonstration: Semiconductor Detectors
45 min
Semiconductor Detectors 3
40 min
Semiconductor Detectors 2
42 min
Semiconductor Detectors 1
51 min
Semiconductor light Source and detector Laser Characteristics
62 min
Semiconductor Detectors - 4
37 min
Light manipulation-Mallus' Law
69 min
Light manipulation-Birefringence
44 min
Light manipulation-Faraday Rotation
35 min
Lab Demonstration: Manipulation of Light Intensity & Polarization
16 min
Non-linear optics-Pockels effect
53 min
Non-linear optics-Kerr Effect
46 min
Lab Demonstration: Manipulation of Light Electro Optic Modulator (EOM)
16 min
Non linear optics stimulated Brillouin scattering
51 min
Non linear optics stimulated Raman scattering
50 min

Course details

This introductory course in photonics provides a strong foundation for understanding the science and engineering of light and its interaction with matter. It introduces the core principles that underpin modern photonic technologies and prepares learners for advanced subjects such as Lasers, Optical Communications, Optical Sensors, and Photonic Integrated Circuits. The course focuses on building both conceptual clarity and analytical skills, enabling students to understand how light can be generated, guided, controlled, and utilized in practical systems.
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Electrical
Engineering & Design
Project Management
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Key topics covered

Learn how light travels and understand the basics of wave optics and electromagnetics
Understand how light interacts with materials through absorption, emission, reflection, and refraction
Get introduced to basic photonic structures like waveguides and optical components
Learn how important properties of light—such as intensity, phase, polarization, and wavelength—can be controlled
Build a strong foundation for advanced topics like lasers and optical communication systems
Gain introductory knowledge useful for optical sensors and integrated photonic devices

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Introduction to Photonics

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Advanced course for professionals

Introduction to Photonics

Engineering Academy

Why enroll

Opportunities that awaits you!

Earn a course completion certificate

Career opportunities

Course content

Introduction to Photonics

Course details

Course suitable for

Key topics covered

Why people choose EveryEng

Electric Hydrogen

Nirdesh Patel

Servilink Systems

Jigna Shukla

SLB

Vishal Kokate

Lummus

Siddharth Mishra

Heelium

Siddharth Jain

Engineering Academy

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