Course detail

Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics

FSI-TOI Acad. year: 2019/2020 Winter semester

The course deals with the following topics: Electromagnetic theory of optical waveguides and fibres, coupled mode theory and waveguide input and output couplers. Waveguide fabrication techniques. Modulation and switching of light in waveguides. Integrated sources and detectors of light. Applications of integrated optics. Optical fibre communications. Photonic Crystals.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics. Understanding of design and function
of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, laser diodes, optical modulators and grating based devices. Ability to design simple waveguide devices.

Prerequisites

Physics: basic knowledge in fields of optics (ray optics, interference and diffraction of light, principle of laser), electrodynamics (Maxwell equations, wave equation, plane wave, waves in optical materials) and semiconductor physics (energy bands, p-n junction).
Mathematics: ability to solve simple partial differential equations.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars.
Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems
and final written exam.

Aims

The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics including the underlying principles and some current trends.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Students' performance on seminar problems will be checked. Absence can be compensated for via special homework.

The study programmes with the given course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction, Maxwell Equations, TE and TM Modes. Ray Optics and Guided Modes.
2. Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Waveguide Theory. Planar Waveguides.
3. Optical Fibres. Other Types of Waveguides.
4. Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides.
5. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.
6. Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.
7. Electro-optic Modulators. Liquid Crystal Devices.
8. Acousto-optic Modulators. Magneto-optic Modulators.
9. Integrated Optical Sources.
10. Integrated Optical Detectors.
11. Applications of Integrated Optics.
12. Optical Communications Systems.
13. Photonic Crystals.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and fibre sensors.