Optoelectronics, 6 credits (TFYA38)

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

• Biomedical Engineering, Master's Programme
• Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme
• Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's Programme
• Physics and Nanotechnology
• Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
• Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
• Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Semiconductor technology

Intended learning outcomes

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

Course content

• Physics fundamentals
  • Electromagnetic wave physics, optics, Maxwell and Fresenel equations, ... ...
  • Quantum mechanical physics, semiconductors, Einstein relations, ... ...
• Electron–photon processes
  • Carrier radiative recombination and light-emitting-devices (LED)
  • Stimulated processes, lasing mechanism, and modes
  • Semiconductor laser
• Photon–electron processes
  • Photoconductivity and detectors
  • Imaging sensors
  • Photovoltaic effect and solar cells<
• Photon–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

Teaching and working methods

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.

Examination

KTR1	Quiz tests	U, G	0 credits
UPG1	Homework assignments	U, G	1 credits
LAB2	Laboratory work	U, G	1 credits
TEN2	A written examination	U, 3, 4, 5	4 credits

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Examiner

Wei-Xin Ni

Course website and other links

http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergrad/fysikgtu/coursepage.html?selection=all&sort=kk

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Course literature

S.O. Kasap: "Optoelectronics and Photonics",ISBN 0-201-61087-6; 2001, Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey. Alternativ: P. Bhattacharya: "Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices" (Prentice Hall) Laborationshandledningar (2 st) kan laddas ner från kursens hemsida.