Syllabus

(6 hours)
Introduction: Fundamental of optoelectronics, Maxwell’s equations, Wave equations, Transverse electromagnetic wave and Poynting vector, Phase and group velocity, Boundary conditions for dielectric interfaces: Reflection and refraction, Snell’s law, Total internal reflection, Phase shift

(8 hours)
Waveguide: Infinite slab waveguide, Electromagnetic analysis of planar waveguide, Longitudinal wave vector, Eigen values of the slab waveguide, Optical mode confinement, Intuitive picture of mode, Properties of modes, Number of guided modes in waveguide, Numerical aperture, Graded index waveguide, Optical fiber, Fiber materials and structures, Losses in fiber, Fiber optical communication system

(5 hours)
Light emitting diode (LED): Semiconductors for LED, Current-voltage characteristics, Efficiency and luminous efficacy, Spectral output and color rendering, LED modulation, Applications in communication, Liquid crystal display

(4 hours)
Semiconductor laser: Types of semiconductor laser: Edge-emitting and vertical cavity, Population inversion, Optical feedback, Axial and transverse modes of laser, Q-switching, Single photon emitter

(5 hours)
Photodetector: Materials for Photodetector, Photoconductive detector, Junction detector, Detector arrays, Efficiency enhancement, Photomultipliers, Phototransistor, Avalanche Photo diode, Single photon detector, THz and IR detectors/ imagers, Silicon photonics

(8 hours)
Fundamentals of photovoltaics: Semiconductor junction and back contact, Role of doping and heterojunctions in solar cell performance, Current-voltage (I-V) characteristics, Short-circuit current, Open-circuit voltage, Quantum efficiency, Efficiency calculations and factors affecting performance

To impart knowledge on foundation in optoelectronics, covering key principles such as light-matter interaction, semiconductor physics, and optical phenomena

Analyzing and designing optoelectronic systems by applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems

Emerging trends and technologies in optoelectronics, fostering an innovative mind-set for future research and development

At the end of course, students will be able to gain a deep understanding of the principles governing optoelectronic devices and systems, providing a solid foundation for advanced study and research in the field

Explain how various optoelectronic devices operate, including the physics of semiconductor junctions, laser operation principles, and the functionality of photodetectors

Design basic optoelectronic circuits and systems, including understanding how to integrate devices into electronic systems for applications like communication or sensing

Account for special attributes in emerging optoelectronic materials

J. Singh, Optoelectronics: An Introduction to Materials and Devices, McGraw Hill , (1996)

C. R. Pollack, Fundamentals of Optoelectronics, Irwin , (1995)

J. Wilson, J. Hawkes, Optoelectronics, Prentice Hall , (1998)

E. Rosencher, B. Vinter, . Optoelectronics, Cambridge University Press , (2002)

M. Razeghi, Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering, Springer , (2006)

M. A. Parker, Physics of Optoelectronics, CRC Press , (2005)

D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson , (2013)