This module explores a current analysis of one or more specific topics in syntactic theory. Examples from previous years are the encoding of grammatical...

This module explores a current analysis of one or more specific topics in syntactic theory. Examples from previous years are the encoding of grammatical dependencies, the mapping between syntax and information structure, and the relation between syntax and morphology. The module develops a specific proposal and discusses some of its advantages and disadvantages. Students are pointed to alternative views in the literature and asked to make an explicit comparison in the essay they submit for the module.

The main module objectives are:

To enable students to understand current issues in syntactic theory.
	To enable students to evaluate conflicting proposals critically.
	To enable them to adjust existing proposals in the light of new data and to test their adjustments.

Kant&#039;s System of Freedom and Nature: The Third Critique. The Critique of the Power of Judgement (&#039;Third Critique&#039;) seeks to transform the two great...

MATRIX OPTICS|LASERS|GAUSSIAN OPTICS|NON-LINEAR OPTICS|WAVE GUIDES.

Outline:

This course gives a thorough introduction to laser physics and nonlinear optics. At the end of the course the students should be fully conversant...

Outline:

This course gives a thorough introduction to laser physics and nonlinear optics. At the end of the course the students should be fully conversant with the physical principles of laser action, the optics of laser resonators, the propagation of laser beams and the nonlinear interaction of laser radiation with matter (nonlinear optics). The students should be competent in applying this knowledge to problem solving in these areas.

Aims:

To provide a useful and exciting course on lasers and modern (nonlinear) optics, with insight into non-linear processes and modern applications of lasers.

Teaching and Learning Methodology:

This course is delivered via weekly lectures supplemented by a series of workshops and additional discussion.

During the February reading week there will be an opportunity to tour the Department’s extensive laser facilities.

In addition to timetabled lecture hours, it is expected that students engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form, for example, of practicing example questions and further reading in textbooks and online.

Indicative Topics: 

Physics of optical transitions, Population inversion and gain in 3 and 4 level lasers, Resonator theory: longitudinal and transverse modes, Townes- Schawlow (T-S) model of open optical resonators, resonator stability, ray optics, S-T limit to the single mode linewidth, Laser Q Switching, Laser Modelocking, 2nd Order Nonlinear Optics-Second Harmonic Generation, birefringence and quasi phase matching, 3rd Order Nonlinear Optics -Intensity dependent refractive index and Kerr Lens Modelocking , self phase modulation, chirping and laser pulse compression.