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Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics

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Course Unit Code480-4023/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HLU03prof. RNDr. Petr Hlubina, CSc.
Summary
The subject is related to the student's knowledge of mathematics, physics and materials. Student gains knowledge in the areas of optoelectronics, dealing with generation, guiding, detection and control of optical radiation. After completing the subject the student will understand the principles and properties of optoelectronic components and capabilities and methods of their use.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Collect the basic physical principles and laws of optoelectronics and integrated optics
Describe, clarify and interpret the particular natural phenomena in the field of optoelectronics and integrated optics
Apply mathematical methods for describing the corresponding phenomena in the field of optoelectronics and integrated optics
Illustrate obtained knowledge in solving the practice problems
Course Contents
- Working principles of lasers.
- Gas, solid state, liquid lasers - construction and characteristics.
- Semiconductor lasers.
- Electroluminescent diodes.
- Optical transmission environments.
- Photodetectors.
- Working principles of integrated optics components.
- Construction of modulators, couplers and isolators.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Vašinek, V.: Optoelectronics (in Czech), Ostrava 1990;
Saleh, B. A., Teich, C. M.: Fundamentals of Photonics III, IV (in Czech), Matfyzpress, Prague 1995;
Čtyroký, J. et al.: Integrated Optics (in Czech), SNTL, Prague 1986;
Maini, A. K.: Lasers and Optoelectronics, J. Wiley and Sons, Chichester, 2012.
Vašinek, V.: Optoelektronika, skriptum VŠB, 1990;
Saleh, B. A., Teich, C. M.: Základy fotoniky III, IV Matfyzpress, Praha 1995;
Čtyroký, J. a kol.: Integrovaná optika, SNTL, Praha 1986;
Maini, A. K.: Lasers and Optoelectronics, J. Wiley and Sons, Chichester, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
Schroffel, J., Novotný, K.: Optical Waveguides (in Czech), SNTL, Praha 1986;
Hunsperger, R.G.: Integrated Optics - Theory and Technology, Springer-Verlag, 5th edition, 2002.
Schroffel, J., Novotný, K.: Optické vlnovody, SNTL, Praha 1986;
Hunsperger, R.G.: Integrated Optics - Theory and Technology, Springer-Verlag, 5th edition, 2002.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit42 (42)20
                Written examWritten test18 6
                ProjectProject24 14
        ExaminationExamination58 10