Course detail

Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics

FSI-TOI Acad. year: 2024/2025 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

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

Programme C-AKR-P: , Lifelong learning
specialization CZS: , elective

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.