ECSE 423. Fundamentals of Photonics.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
ECSE 423
Fundamentals of Photonics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern optical and photonic engineering. Topics covered include the propagation of light through space, refraction, diffraction, polarization, lens systems, ray-tracing, aberrations, computer-aided
design and optimization techniques, Gaussian beam analysis, micro-optics and
computer generated diffractive optical elements. Experiments on physical and geometric optics.
- Corequisite: ECSE 305
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisite: ECSE 354
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Launch Visual Schedule Builder