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Essentials of Solid-State Optoelectronic Devices

X417 (2 semester units in EE)

Learn the basic physics and operational and design principles of the most popular modern optoelectronic (OE) devices. You examine how the basic physical phenomena in solid state materials can be used to build a variety of unique device functions. You learn essentials of light emitting diodes (LED), semiconductor lasers, optical switches, light modulators and other WDM components. You also learn key concepts underlying PV device operations along with the practical information about optical networks, component design principles, processing, and testing.

You get an introduction to device cross-sections and layouts in conjunction with the design principles and process details. You analyze specific details about using mono-crystalline, thin film and nano-composite materials to build OE devices. You pay particular attention to the key solid-state components for WDM optical networks such as de-multiplexers, optical switches and modulators. You learn key concepts underlying OE device operation along with the practical information about OE components and optical networks modeling, design principles, processing and testing. You review topics such as the basic physics of semiconductors; optical, electro-optical and electronic properties of solid-state materials; LED and semiconductor lasers; optical switches; amplifiers and modulators for optical networks; WDM component design; operations and application areas.

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Wed. Sept. 2, Redwood City

BORIS GILMAN, Ph.D., has a Ph.D. in solid-state physics and an M.S. in physics of semiconductors. His experience includes major R&D projects in VLSI, optoelectronic and photovoltaic areas as well as direct device and process engineering experience obtained from major Silicon Valley electronic companies such as Hewlett-Packard, and various OE and PV start-up companies.

NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.

• $695 (EDP 301242)

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