March 12, 2019
Basics of semiconductor optoelectronic devices including photodiodes, light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, CCDs. Applications include solar cells, displays, photodetection, and optical communications. Credits: 1 hour, 2 hours seat time Co-requisite or Prerequisite: OSE 4410 (Optoelectronics) Detailed Description:This lab course is associated with the theory course on the same topic (OSE 44410) on introduction to the principles, design, and…
March 12, 2019
Introduction to the principles and design of semiconductor optoelectronic devices including photodiodes, solar cells, light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, and CCDs. Applications include photovoltaics, displays, photodetection, and optical communications. Credits: 3 hours Prerequisite: OSE 3052 Foundations of PhotonicsCorequisite: EEE 3350 Semiconductor Devices Detailed Description:This course is an introduction to the principles, design, and applications of optoelectronic devices.…
March 12, 2019
Analysis and design of optical and photonic systems. Assessment of image quality using optical design software. Simulation of waveguides and integrated-optic systems using photonic design software. Credits: 3 hours Prerequisites: OSE 3052 Introduction to Photonics Detailed Description:Analysis of optical systems consisting of lenses, mirrors, and apertures. Image plane, principal planes, and entrance and exit pupils. Magnification, field…
March 12, 2019
Laboratory for the companion course OSE3200 (Geometrical Optics). Light as rays. Reflection, refraction, transmission. Lenses, mirrors, prisms. Image formation, beam manipulation. Measure and characterize optical systems like telescopes, cameras, and microscopes. Credits: 1 hour Corequisite: OSE 3200 Geometric Optics Detailed course description: Geometric optics is the study of light in its simplest form by treating light as…
March 12, 2019
Fundamentals of geometrical Optics. Geometrical theory of image formation. Chromatic and monochromatic aberrations. Optical Systems. OSE3200 – Geometric Optics Introductory optics course that describes the behavior of light as rays. Reflection, refraction, and transmission. Basic optical elements: lenses, mirrors and prisms. Wavefront shaping and image formation. Optical design and systems (cameras, telescopes, luminaires). Credits: 3 hours…
March 12, 2019
Electromagnetic theory of light. Fresnel reflection and refraction. Polarization and crystal optics. Metallic and dielectric waveguides. Learning Outcomes:Upon completing this course, the students will: Know the electromagnetic foundation of optics and the need for an electromagnetic description of light, as opposed to scalar waves or rays. Know the basics of polarization optics and the difference…
March 12, 2019
Laboratory experiments introducing geometrical and physical optics. Image formation. Fiber transmission. Laser beams. Interferometers. Optical systems (cameras, scanners, sensors). Polarization devices. Credit Hours: 1 credit hour, 2 contact hours Co-requisite: OSE3052 – Introduction to Photonics or equivalent Description:The laboratory course is designed to reinforce the concepts discussed in class with a hands-on approach and to allow the…
March 6, 2019
Applications-oriented course on analytical concepts prevalent in optics and engineering integrating Matlab as a computational support tool. Credits: 3 hours Prerequisite: MAP 2302 Differential Equations Detailed course description: Analytical and Coding Methods of Optics will expose the students to common analytical concepts used extensively in optics, physics, and other engineering disciplines. With a focus on applications, this…