Course detail
Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics
FSI-TOI Acad. year: 2023/2024 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
Entry knowledge
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.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars.
Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems and two tests (midterm, final).
Students' performance on seminar problems will be checked. Absence can be compensated for via special homework.
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.
Competences: 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.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Master's, 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.