Final Review Paper
Assignment: write a review paper using the theory and framework studied during the course using at least one of the chapters from Principles of Photonics. For more information on how to write a scientific review paper, read this article (https://blog.addgene.org/how-to-write-a-scientific-review-article) .
Generally, follow these instructions:
1. You will review the following peer-review paper in photonics related to topics covered during the course (e.g. optical material properties, polarization, coupling, modulation, etc.):
Section 1A: Lemons, Randy, et al. "Integrated structured light architectures." Scientific Reports 11.1 (2021): 1-8.
Section 1B: Tang, Jingyi, et al. "Laguerre-gaussian mode laser heater for microbunching instability suppression in free-electron lasers." Physical review letters 124.13 (2020): 134801.
2. Identify one or more elements of the paper that you’d like to review, discuss, and elaborate further using your own calculations beyond the content of the paper using the principles learned in class (e.g. polarization, light modulation, etc.), and organize your paper title, abstract, and body accordingly. Some ideas for modeling and calculating for the papers although you're free to choose your own:
Section 1A: Can you calculate Data Points on the Poincaré Sphere and validate/invalidate the results presented? Can you reconstruct or model the complex wavefronts and match them with intensity profiles? Can you quantifiably study the effect of discretization in high-fidelity structure synthesis?
Section 1B: Can you find and calculate alternative methods of producing donut-shaped intensity beams with fixed polarization? Are there any other non-Laguerre-Gauss modes you could study in this scientific application? Can you improve the laser heater beamline by changing other parameters of the laser, for example, wavelength? And what technology would you use for that?
2. Write a short (3-page minimum, plus references/citations) review paper to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts studied, and to practice your analytical skills and scientific writing. Use this template (universal-template.docx) (https://bruinlearn.ucla.edu/courses/214370/files/21857448) (https://bruinlearn.ucla.edu/courses/214370/files/21857448/download?download_frd=1)
3. The first-round review cycle will be carried out by uploading your 3-page PDF to Canvas, the second and final submission will be done via eScholarship (as noted in the next point). Note that only high-level stylistic and content feedback will be provided in this first review cycle. It is your responsibility to address the grading criteria and make sure that the editorial process is completed following the guidelines here.
4. When finished, upload the final version in PDF to the UCLA ECE Unit scholar repository (see screenshot and video), eScholarship (https://escholarship.org/uc/ucla_ece). Once the submission is confirmed, submit the URL link of your review paper in the corresponding Canvas assignment. This assignment will not be completed until the URL link has been submitted through Canvas.
Grading criteria:
1. You demonstrate that you understand the concepts you are reviewing and their broader relevance in the science, engineering, and applications of photonics in the broader society.
2. You demonstrate that you can critically examine and explain the theory/data in a paper using concepts learned in class using your own formulae, calculations, or analytical methods
3. You use adequate paper review criteria and format, including structure, scientific writing, and citation style. To learn more about how to evaluate scientific literature and sources, apply the CRAP test (https://library.hccs.edu/evaluatingsources/test) .
Examples and resources:
Here's one review article (https://escholarship.org/content/qt28g8j92g/qt28g8j92g.pdf) you can use as an example. This article is longer than the assignment and contains more sections than you'll need so just take it as a general example but not as a template.
For general tips on how to write a good, succinct scientific review paper, read this article (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03422-x) in Nature.
You can check the UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal (https://uclausj.weebly.com/) for more examples, resources, and support contact.