Photonics

1. You need to align a laser beam through several optical components on an optical table. How do you feel about that?

2. How comfortable are you with electromagnetic theory – Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation and interference?

3. A fibre-optic link in your experiment shows unexpectedly high losses. What do you do?

4. How do you feel about simulating light in waveguides or photonic crystals with numerical software?

5. Before working with a high-power laser you must complete safety training and wear protective eyewear. How do you treat this?

6. The programme is taught in English, and you’ll work in labs with students from many countries. How do you feel about that?

7. Which project would you choose for your thesis?

8. You read a research paper about a new type of light source. What do you do next?

9. Which applications of light interest you most?

10. What motivates you most to pursue a Master’s degree in Photonics?