Course detail
Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics
FSI-TOI Acad. year: 2021/2022 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
Supervisor
Department
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
Programme N-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Master's, compulsory
Programme M2A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Master's
branch M-PMO: Precise Mechanics and Optics, compulsory
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.