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TFYA38 Optoelectronics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Optoelektronik /

For:   BME   FyN   MFYS   MPN   Y  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 62
Rec. self-study hours: 98

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
The overall aim of this course is to give fundamental knowledge of optoelectronic devices and fiber optics in order to be able to understand present and future technologies for applications in optical communications, sensor/imaging techniques, as well as energy conversion that has found renewed interest recently due to world-wide demands of energy saving and new energy production. After completing this course, students are expected to do the following:
  • Know various physical processes of optoelectronic transitions, and be able to employ basic relations between material optical properties and devices in optoelectronics.
  • Define the principles of functioning of most important optoelectronic devices.
  • Explain and implement the equations, which determine main characteristics of optoelectronic devices and optical fibers.
  • Apply the knowledge of different optoelectronic components to solve problems mainly in the physics and technical areas.
  • Analyze operational modes of photonic devices, in order to select suitable type for given applications.
  • Understand the interconnections between device design, mode of operation and characteristics, and the overall efficiency of optoelectronic devices and signal transmission.
  • Calculate parameters and design simple systems for optical communication or energy conversion


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Semiconductor technology

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
The course will be given in the form of lectures, problem solving classes, as well as laboratory experiments in small groups. Home-assignments are also included.

Course contents:
Physics fundamentals
  • Electromagnetic wave physics, optics, Maxwell and Fresenel equations, ... ...
  • Quantum mechanical physics, semiconductors, Einstein relations, ... ...
    • Electronâ?"photon processes
  • Carrier radiative recombination and light-emitting-devices (LED)
  • Stimulated processes, lasing mechanism, and modes
  • Semiconductor lasers


    • Photonâ?"electron processes
  • Photoconductivity and detectors
  • Imaging sensors
  • Photovoltaic effect and solar cells


    • Photonâ?"photon processes and integration
  • Electromagnetic wave propagation, waveguide, and fiber optics
  • Light polarization and modulation
  • Optical systems for communication
  • Photonic lattice and other low-dimensional materials for optoelectronic applications
    • Complement technologies and future outlook
  • Organic and molecular optoelectronics
  • Terahertz photonics
  • Display technology
  • Impact from nanotechnology - new think, materials, and other perspectives


    • Course literature:
    Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices. (Bhattacharya), Prentice Hall. Lab manuals (2) can be downloaded at the course homepage.

    Examination:
    A written examination
    Laboratory work
    Homework assignements
    Quiz tests
    		 4 ECTS
    1 ECTS
    1 ECTS
    0 ECTS
     


    Course language is English.
    Department offering the course: IFM.
    Director of Studies: Leif Johansson
    Examiner: Wei-Xin Ni
    Link to the course homepage at the department


    Course Syllabus in Swedish

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    Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
    Last updated: 10/20/2010