Deel 1: Onderzoeksmethodologie in Fotonica
Introductie van onderzoeksmethodologie, raadplegen van wetenschappelijke bronnen, analyseren en weergeven van de meetresultaten in tabellen en grafieken, mondeling presenteren van wetenschappelijke meetresultaten en het schrijven van een research paper.
Deel 2: Lab demonstraties
Demonstratie van de toepassing van methoden van onderzoek door middel van 4 thema's die verband houden met het lopende onderzoek van de groepen die betrokken zijn bij de fotonica masteropleiding. Het onderwerp wordt ingeleid door de promotor en geïllustreerd dmv een praktische oefening.
Deel 3: Photonics Laboratory
Uitlijnen van een HeNe laser, karakterisatie van verschillende bronnen (lasers, VCSELs, LEDs, witte lichtbronnen) bestuderen van het polarisatie gedrag van licht, karakterisatie van optische componenten (spiegels, filters, lenzen, prisma's, roosters, beam splitters), studie van verschillende soorten materialen en deklagen, licht koppelen in vezels en studie van fiber kenmerken, karakterisering van golfgeleiders, ruimtelijke filtering en het opbouwen van een 4f processor, beheersen van verschillende instrumenten door LabView software, toepassingen van lichtbronnen (wit licht bronnen in spectroscopie, lasers in de telecommunicatie) bestuderen
Algemene competenties
The aim of this course is to teach the student the basic concepts of research methodology and subsequently to apply those in lab exercises based on knowledge acquired in the courses photonics, microphotonics and optical materials. The topics of research methodology that will be covered include consulting sources and performing a literature study (scientific papers and patents), correctly analyzing measurement data and displaying the latter in graphs, orally presenting scientific results and writing them down into a research paper.
Next, these techniques will be illustrated through four research topics to be chosen by the student and related to the ongoing work of the different research groups involved in the photonics master program. In each case the promoter will situate the topic in the broader scope of the research group and subsequently the student will get more familiar with the topic through demonstrations and hands-on training, given by a PhD student working on the topic. In this way the student will gain an overview of the research ongoing in the groups involved in the photonics master program.
Finally, the student will apply the knowledge gained in the first two parts of the course in lab-exercises through which he will acquire the expertise and insight needed to operate laboratory and demonstrator setups. These include the elementary skills, which will allow the student to work with optical elements and optical systems and give him insight in the relevant optics theory. Both free space optical systems (characterization of laser beams, 4f processor), fiber based and integrated optical systems (laserdiodes, waveguides) are studied. The student also comes in contact with typical measurement software such as LabView. The basic experiments will be divided over 8 modules in which the core measurement techniques are covered. The lab exercises illustrate in an integrated manner basic knowledge gained through the courses photonics, microphotonics and optical materials and require application of the research methods (literature study, reporting) learned in the first part of the course
With this course the student contributes to the following learning outcomes:
Master and apply advanced knowledge in the own field of engineering in case of complex problems
Apply Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and sophisticated calculation- and communication-instruments in a creative and target-oriented way
Specify, design and test complex photonic components and systems
Understand and apply the properties of the most important optical materials
Have knowledge of the most important application areas of photonic materials, components and systems
Understand non-optical aspects of photonic systems, in particular electronic, mechanical and thermal aspects
Analyse own results and results of others in an objective manner
Understand the context of technical or scientific papers in the field of photonics and further investigate unclear parts independently
Take up independent positions about complex situations and be able to defend the point of view
Use own knowledge in a creative, target-oriented and innovative way when it comes to research, conceptual design and production
Reflect on own way of thinking and acting and be aware of the own expertise
Exhibit eagerness to learn about fundamental scientific and technical fields which are closely related to photonics
Ability to talk about field of specialisation, also in English
Project planning: ability to formulate objectives, report efficiently, keep track of end-goals and progress of the project
Ability to work in a team in a multi-disciplinary working-environment and start to take the lead
Report on technical or scientific subjects orally, in writing and in graphics
Function as a member of an international team
Act in an ethical, professional and social way
Understand the safety standards specific for photonics engineering
Pay attention to all aspects of reliability, safety and ergonomics
Use photonic components and systems accurately
Interpret the manuals of standard photonic instrumentation and work with this instrumentation
Find original and innovative solutions for problems in photonics
Exam requirements:
The students should be able to design a simple photonics experiment, choosing the adequate instrumentation, make basic experiments, record their measurements, analyze their results, draw conclusions, and present their results orally as well as written.
- Beantwoorden van vragen die worden gesteld tijdens het lab (20%-individueel):
Studenten worden gevraagd de oefeningen voor de start van elk lab sessie te hebben voorbereid. Dit wordt gecontroleerd tijdens de duur van het laboratorium door het ondervragen van de studenten. De kwaliteit van hun reacties zijn een deel van hun eindscore op deze cursus.
- Attitude in het labo + vooruitgang (20% -individueel)
- Inhoud van het laboratorium logboek (20% -groep)
Tijdens het lab worden studenten gevraagd een wetenschappelijk logboek (één per groep) van hun praktische experimenten bij te houden. Ze krijgen ook een notering op de kwaliteit van het logboek.
- Mondelinge presentatie van wetenschappelijk werk + antwoorden op vragen (20% -individueel)
Na afloop van dit laboratorium moet elke groep gedurende 20 minuten de resultaten presenteren van één van de praktische labmodules. Na de presentatie wordt de kennis van de leerlingen over de verschillende laboratoria getest op individuele basis en mondeling.
- Het schrijven van een onderzoek papier over één van de laboratoria (20% -individueel).
Examen in tweede zittijd is mogelijk in aangepaste vorm.