In this area we investigate physics, material science, devices, and systems involving light, for applications including imaging, sensing, energy, biology, medicine, and next generation information technology. The scientific work in the photonics field ranges from fundamental quantum optics in nanostructures to technological innovations in devices and systems applied to optical communications. The capstone course emphasizes on learning various photonic technologies, where the students will get familiarized with the fundamental and advanced optical components by an optical system design project.
Required Courses:
EE 331 (5 cr.)
EE 361 (5 cr.)
EE 399 Intro to Semiconductors and
Devices (3 cr.) or EE 482 (4 cr.)
EE 465 (4 cr.) or EE 332 (5 cr.)
EE 485 (4 cr.)
EE 488 (*4 cr.)
Suggested
elective courses: EE 481 (4 cr.) (W), EE 433 (5 cr.) (F)
Example of a 2-year course plan:
Year 1: EE 215 (F), EE 233 (W), EE331 and
EE 361 (Sp)
Year 2: EE 399/482 (F), EE 485 and
EE332/465 (W), EE 488 (Sp)
The capstone course will be offered for the first time in Spring 2015:
EE 488 Photonics Design Capstone (4)
Design of optical and optoelectronic devices
using fundamental principles of photonics. Recent advances in contemporary
research. Construction of microscopes or spectrometers. Involves a major design
experience. Prerequisite: E E 485.
