Winter Quarter 2013
MSE 498E/599G (Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Materials)
MSE 498E/599G (Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Materials)
3 credits
TTH 1:30-2:50
TTH 1:30-2:50
Prof. Peter Pauzauskie
Senior or graduate student class standing recommended
The
objective of this course is to introduce the optical properties of
insulating, semiconducting, and metallic materials at both marcoscopic
and nanometer length scales. Fundamental operating principles of
optoelectronic and photonic devices are considered including
wave-guides, light-emitting diodes, laser diodes photodetectors, and
solar cells. Particular attention is paid to applications in
telecommunication, biomedical-sensor, and rewenable-energy industries. A
mixture of lectures, in-class discussion, and individualized research
projects are used to assist students in gaining a quantitative
understanding of the optical properties of modern materials.
