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402-0406-00L 6 Credits DS , MSC D-CHAB , D-PHYS

Electro-Optics

Elektro-Optik

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Peter Günter, Dr. Mojca Jazbinsek
Examiners: Dr. Mojca Jazbinsek
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:37

Abstract

The lecture introduces the principles of the electric-field controlled light propagation in different materials (crystals, polymers, liquid crystals). These effects are of fundamental importance for optoelectronics and optical information technologies. Basic electro-optic effects, photonic structures, essential materials, and most important applications are introduced.

Objective

The lecture introduces the student to the area of electro-optics and its applications in photonics.

Content

The lecture introduces the principles of the electric-field controlled light propagation in different materials (crystals, polymers, liquid crystals). These effects are of fundamental importance for optoelectronics and optical information technologies. Basic electro-optic effects, photonic structures, essential materials, and most important applications are introduced. • Electro-optic effects in liquids, gases (Kerr effect) and liquid crystals. • Light propagation in anisotropic materials (crystal optics). • Electro-optic effects in crystals (Pockels effect, Kerr effect...). • Elasto-optic effects and materials. • Raman-Nath and Bragg diffraction of light. • Electro-optic and acousto-optic modulators and deflectors. • Photorefractive effects. • Dynamic holography and optical data processing. • Very large scale optical integration: microring resonators and photonic crystals.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script (German) available.

Literature

Will be distributed in the first lecture.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Elektro-Optik
  • Tue 10:45-12:30 (HPP H 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Elektro-Optik
14-täglich
  • Tue 08:45-10:30 (HPP H 3)
1 h weekly

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