| Class # | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Backgroundcarrier distributions, pn junctions, carrier injection |
| 2 | Photodetectorsabsorption in bulk semiconductors, displacement currents, gain-bandwidth limits |
| 3 | Modulatorsabsorption in quantum wells, quantum confined Stark effect |
| 4 | Optical amplifierspopulation inversion and gain, non-radiative recombination |
| 5 | Optical amplifierscoupled electron-photon rate equations, gain saturation, optical confinement |
| 6 | LasersFabry-Perot resonators, lasing threshold |
| 7 | Heterostructure materialsoptical and electrical properties of alloys, heterostructure band alignment |
| 8 | Distributed feedback (DFB) and surface emitting laser resonatorsT-matrix formalism and coupled mode theory, grating based resonators |
| 9 | Review, midterm |
| 10 | Tunable opticschirp in semiconductor media, electro-optic effects |
| 11 | Modulationsmall-signal and large signal analysis |
| 12 | Noise in optoelectronic devicesLangevin theory, shot noise limits, relative intensity noise (RIN) of lasers |
| 13 | SystemsWDM system design, noise and power budget for fiber optic systems |