Courses for Bachelor's degree applicants
1. Atomic Spectroscopy
3rd year course (5th term), 3 credits (90 hours)
Associate Professor Mykola O. Makarovskyi
A course of lectures in which basics of atomic spectroscopy are covered, main types of atomic spectra are treated. This educational course is the theoretical basis for the following courses 'Molecular Spectroscopy' and 'Solid State Spectroscopy'.
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2. Techniques of Spectral Research
3rd year course (5th term), 5 credits (150 hours)
Senior Lecturer Valentyn I. Lymar
A course of lectures dedicated to information on theory, structure and main characteristics of optical spectral devices including high-resolution devices. Sources of optical radiation are studied, just as methods of filtering the radiation, of detecting light, methods of contemporary laser spectroscopy.
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3. Molecular Spectroscopy
3rd year course (6th term), 5 credits (150 hours)
Associate Professor Mykola O. Makarovskyi
A course of lectures in which such topics are covered as theoretical basics of molecular spectroscopy, main types of molecular spectra.
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4. Laboratory Workshop on Spectral Analysis
3rd year course (6th term), 6 credits (180 hours)
Senior Lecturer Valentyn I. Lymar
A laboratory workshop dedicated mostly to spectroscopic analysis.
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5. Interference, Diffraction of Light and Crystal Optics
4th year course (7th term), 9 credits (270 hours)
Senior Lecturer Valentyn I. Lymar
A combined course in which phenomena of light interference and light interaction with matter are studied. The interaction is considered both in case of an inhomogeneous medium (treated in terms of diffraction) and in case of an anisotropic medium (which is the subject of crystal optics). The course also includes a laboratory workshop on subjects mentioned.
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6. Nonlinear Optics
4th year course (7th term), 3 credits (90 hours)
Associate Professor Yevhen D. Makovetskyi
A course of lectures in which nonlinear optical phenomena are treated. The phenomena are associated with nonlinear response of media on action of an electric field. Namely, such phenomena as change of frequencies of electromagnetic waves, self-influence effects, compression of pulses, creation of solitons etc.
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7. Use of PC in Scientific Research
4th year course (7th term), 3 credits (90 hours)
Associate Professor Yevhen D. Makovetskyi
A course of practical lessons using mathematical program packages for computing and modelling optical phenomena: interference, diffraction, refraction of light, nonlinear optical effects. Methods of numerical solving of equations are given, just as methods of calculating characteristics of multilayered media and other photonic crystals etc.
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8. On-The-Job Practice
4th year course (8th term), 5 credits (150 hours)
Associate Professor Yevhen D. Makovetskyi
On-the-job practice for bachelor's degree applicants of the Physical optics chair is conducted during the first 3 weeks of the term with a break from studies. The practice base is the Physical optics chair.
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9. Solid State Spectroscopy
4th year course (8th term), 4 credits (120 hours)
Associate Professor Yevhen D. Makovetskyi
A course of lectures in which spectral properties of solids are treated, namely metals, semiconductors, dielectrics. Drude theory is given, as is theory of vibrational spectrum, group theory in the context of spectroscopic applications etc.
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10. Quantum Electronics
4th year course (8th term), 4 credits (120 hours)
Senior Lecturer Valentyn I. Lymar
A course of lectures dedicated to studying coherent radiation sources, specifically theoretical basics, device features and types. Information is provided on lasers with various active media, various transition schemes, various ways of pumping etc.
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11. Laboratory Workshop on Multiple-Beam Interference
4th year course (8th term), 5 credits (150 hours)
Associate Professor Yevhen D. Makovetskyi
A laboratory workshop dedicated to multibeam interference, spectroscopy and multilayered coatings.
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12. Undergraduate Practice
4th year course (8th term), 5 credits (150 hours)
Senior Lecturer Valentyn I. Lymar
Undergraduate practice for bachelor's degree applicants of the Physical optics chair is conducted during the last 3 weeks of the term without a break from studies. The practice base is the Physical optics chair.
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