Course No：1121153
Title：Semiconductor Optoelectronics
Class Hours/Week: 3-1 Credit: 2 Category：Specialty
Prerequisites：
optoelectronic technique、Solid-State Physics 、Theory of Electromagnetic Fields and Quantum Mechanic
Course objectives and basic requirements:
More specifically, the students will:
1.learn the fundamental physical concepts of semiconductor band structures, multiple quantum wells, photon absorption and emission processes, etc.;
2.master the basic structures and theories of semiconductor lasers, modulators, detectors, semiconductor optical amplifiers, optical switches and other devices;
3.learn the semiconductor fabrication process, monolithic integration techniques, and applications of semiconductor optoelectronic devices;
4.actively participate in research projects and discussions, to be trained for independent research and explorations.
Course introduction:
The course is designed for the graduate students to master the basic concepts and theories of semiconductor optoelectronic devices, including the optical properties of semiconductor materials, the interations between photons and electrons, the basic strutures of optoelectronic devices and their design and simulation methods. The students will also learn the fabrication technologies for integrated optoelectronic devices, as well as their applications in fiber optic communication systems and other fields.
From the transmitters/receivers in optical communication systems to the read/write head in CD/DVD players, semiconductor lasers and related optoelectronic devices have been widely used in many applications. Their rapid development has extended to emerging fields such as optical interconnects inside computers, optical sensing for bio-medical and industrial applications. This course introduces the key devices and technologies in the field of semiconductor optoelectronics, including semiconductor lasers of various structures, their characteristics, static and dynamic theories, high-speed modulation, and wavelength tuning techniques; different types of semiconductor amplifiers, photodetectors, optical switches, as well as photonic integrated circuits for wavelength division multiplexing, optical add/drop multiplexing, wavelength routing, dynamic gain equalization, etc. The students will also learn the fabrication technologies for integrated optoelectronic devices as well as their applications in optical communication networks and beyond.
Test and Grading Criteria：
Open book exam(60%) +Works(20%)+Subject Report(20%)
Suggested textbooks or references:
- Larry A. Coldren, Scott W. Corzine. Diode lasers and photonic integrated circuits. New York : Wiley, ©1995.
