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APh/EE 132 - Special Topics in Photonics and Optoelectronics

APh/EE 132

Special Topics in Photonics and Optoelectronics

9 units (3-0-6)   |  third term

Interaction of light and matter, spontaneous and stimulated emission, laser rate equations, mode-locking, Q-switching, semiconductor lasers. Optical detectors and amplifiers; noise characterization of optoelectronic devices. Propagation of light in crystals, electro-optic effects and their use in modulation of light; introduction to nonlinear optics. Optical properties of nanostructures. Not offered 2025-26.

Published Date: Aug. 28, 2025