# Instrumentations and Applications
**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-light/specialization/instrumentations-and-applications
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-light
## Photonics: Instrumentations and Applications
This technological specialization is aimed at students with interrests in the instrumentation and applications of optics and photonics. The suggested courses include the understanding of optics and photonics, how to design, construct and characterize optical systems for various applications, and how to acquire data and carry out signal processing. The competences prepare you to work with optical communication systems, illumination and lighting systems, to work with various types of laser systems, optical sensors and measurement systems for a variety of applications. These applications could be, spectroscopy, biophotonics, medical diagnostics and optical metrology within many other engineering disciplines.
The following programme specific courses are **mandatory** for this technological specialization.
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| [34041](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34041?menulanguage=en) | Waveguide optics | 5 | point | Spring F4B (Fri 8-12) |
| [34061](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34061?menulanguage=en) | Optical measurement methods and signal analysis | 5 | point | Spring F5B (Wed 13-17) |
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Then, the student has to pick at least 20**ECTS** amount the following programme specific courses list below:
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| [22603](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/22603?menulanguage=en) | Light microscopy for life science | 5 | point | Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [34032](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34032?menulanguage=en) | Optical properties of solids | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| [34042](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34042?menulanguage=en) | Quantum photonic communication | 5 | point | Autumn E5A (Wed 8-12) |
| [34052](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34052?menulanguage=en) | Nonlinear optics | 10 | point | Autumn E3 (Tues 8-12, Fri 13-17) |
| [34060](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34060?menulanguage=en) | Ultrafast optics: fundamentals and applications | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
| [34130](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34130?menulanguage=en) | Fundamentals of fibre-optic communication systems | 10 | point | Autumn E4 (Tues 13-17, Fri 8-12) |
| [34153](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34153?menulanguage=en) | Physical concepts in optical communication | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [34156](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34156?menulanguage=en) | Advanced Optical Communication Systems | 5 | point | Autumn E1A (Mon 8-12) |
| [34430](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34430?menulanguage=en) | Introduction to biophotonics | 5 | point | Spring F5A (Wed 8-12) |
| [34431](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34431?menulanguage=en) | Optical biosensors | 5 | point | Autumn E5A (Wed 8-12) |
| [34440](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34440?menulanguage=en) | Novel optical fibers in life sciences | 5 | point | Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17) |
| [34540](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34540?menulanguage=en) | Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications | 5 | point | Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17) |
| [34542](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34542?menulanguage=en) | Artificial lighting, science and practice | 5 | point | January |
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**Proposed study plans**
Three examples for study plans are listed below.
Note: 34046 is available in January and should be completed as early as possible.
The course 34043 is available in both spring and fall - In this case the third semester is suggested.
## Proposed study plan with focus on Biophotonics
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
[34034](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34034?menulanguage=en)\
Lasers and photonic systems
5 point
[34540](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34540?menulanguage=en)\
Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics... Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications
5 point
[27002](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/27002?menulanguage=en)\
Life Science
5 point
[12105](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12105?menulanguage=en)
/
[12100](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12100?menulanguage=en)
/
[12106](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12106?menulanguage=en)
/
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
[34046](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34046?menulanguage=en)\
Experimental methods in photonics
5 point
2.Semester
[34041](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34041?menulanguage=en)\
Waveguide optics
5 point
[34061](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34061?menulanguage=en)\
Optical measurement methods and signal... Optical measurement methods and signal analysis
5 point
[34430](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34430?menulanguage=en)\
Introduction to biophotonics
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
[42500](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42500?menulanguage=en)
/
[42504](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42504?menulanguage=en)
/
[42501](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42501?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
3.Semester
[34541](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34541?menulanguage=en)\
Entrepreneurship in photonics and... Entrepreneurship in photonics and communications
5 point
[34440](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34440?menulanguage=en)\
Novel optical fibers in life sciences
5 point
[34043](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34043?menulanguage=en)\
Projects in Optics and Photonics
5 point
[22603](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/22603?menulanguage=en)\
Light microscopy for life science
5 point
[34431](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34431?menulanguage=en)\
Optical biosensors
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
4.Semester
Master's thesis
30 point
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## Proposed study plan with focus on Optical Communication Technology
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
[34034](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34034?menulanguage=en)\
Lasers and photonic systems
5 point
[34052](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34052?menulanguage=en)\
Nonlinear optics
10 point
[34130](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34130?menulanguage=en)\
Fundamentals of fibre-optic communication systems
10 point
[34046](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34046?menulanguage=en)\
Experimental methods in photonics
5 point
2.Semester
[34041](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34041?menulanguage=en)\
Waveguide optics
5 point
[34061](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34061?menulanguage=en)\
Optical measurement methods and signal... Optical measurement methods and signal analysis
5 point
[34153](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34153?menulanguage=en)\
Physical concepts in optical... Physical concepts in optical communication
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
[42500](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42500?menulanguage=en)
/
[42504](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42504?menulanguage=en)
/
[42501](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42501?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
3.Semester
[34541](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34541?menulanguage=en)\
Entrepreneurship in photonics and... Entrepreneurship in photonics and communications
5 point
[34043](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34043?menulanguage=en)\
Projects in Optics and Photonics
5 point
[34042](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34042?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum photonic communication
5 point
[34156](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34156?menulanguage=en)\
Advanced Optical Communication Systems
5 point
[12106](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12106?menulanguage=en)
/
[12105](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12105?menulanguage=en)
/
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)
/
[12100](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12100?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
4.Semester
Master's thesis
30 point
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## Propose study plane with focus on Laser Systems and Light Sources
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
[34034](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34034?menulanguage=en)\
Lasers and photonic systems
5 point
[34540](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34540?menulanguage=en)\
Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics... Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications
5 point
[34032](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34032?menulanguage=en)\
Optical properties of solids
5 point
[12106](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12106?menulanguage=en)
/
[12105](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12105?menulanguage=en)
/
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)
/
[12100](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12100?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
[34046](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34046?menulanguage=en)\
Experimental methods in photonics
5 point
2.Semester
[34041](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34041?menulanguage=en)\
Waveguide optics
5 point
[34061](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34061?menulanguage=en)\
Optical measurement methods and signal... Optical measurement methods and signal analysis
5 point
[34060](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34060?menulanguage=en)\
Ultrafast optics: fundamentals and... Ultrafast optics: fundamentals and applications
5 point
[34153](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34153?menulanguage=en)\
Physical concepts in optical... Physical concepts in optical communication
5 point
Elective courses
5 point
[42500](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42500?menulanguage=en)
/
[42504](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42504?menulanguage=en)
/
[42501](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42501?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
3.Semester
[34541](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34541?menulanguage=en)\
Entrepreneurship in photonics and... Entrepreneurship in photonics and communications
5 point
[34043](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34043?menulanguage=en)\
Projects in Optics and Photonics
5 point
[34052](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34052?menulanguage=en)\
Nonlinear optics
10 point
Elective courses
5 point
[34542](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34542?menulanguage=en)\
Artificial lighting, science and... Artificial lighting, science and practice
5 point
4.Semester
Master's thesis
30 point
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*Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.*