Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRATED OPTICS and OPTOELECTRONICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURT |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course will provide students with a firm foundation in the theory of guided wave optics and semiconductor lasers. Topics will include: analytic and numerical techniques for finding solutions to the wave equation in semiconductor & planar silica waveguide structures; the operation of semiconductor lasers; materials used in semiconductor lasers; semiconductor lasers for specific applications; fabrication of semiconductor lasers and integrated optic devices. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and review: Maxwell equations and boundary conditions; elementary semiconductor electronics,Dielectric optical waveguides; the effective index method, gains guidance and index guidance in semiconductor laser; losses and gains in waveguide,Coupled mode theory; directional couples; distributed-feedback structures; and coupled laser arrays,Quantum theory of absorption and gain spectrum; electron-photon interaction; interband and intersubband transitions; optical matrix selection rules,Semiconductor interband and intersubband quantum-well lasers; quantum-dot lasers; Fabry-Perot and distributed-feedback lasers; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers,Electro-optical phase and amplitude modulators using bulk and quantum-well structures; electroabsorption modulators using quantum-confined Stark effects and Franz-Keldysh effects,Types of photodetectors; quantum efficiency; gain and bandwidth,Photonic integrated circuits; integrated laser-modulator; multi-section phase; gain; and distributed Bragg reflector devices. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Design semiconductor lasers for specific applications, including high power, high temperature operation | F | |
| Explain the operation of semiconductor lasers, including basic concepts such as stimulated emission | 19 | A, E |
| Find analytic solutions to the wave equation in dielectric waveguides | 19 | A, E |
| Use numerical approaches to find solutions in semiconductor and planar silica structures | 19 | A, E |
| Relate the performance of optoelectronics systems to constituent device structures and underlying material physics | 19 | A, E |
| Design process flows for fabricating semiconductor lasers and integrated optic devices | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 19: Brainstorming Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and review: Maxwell equations and boundary conditions; elementary semiconductor electronics | |
| 2 | Dielectric optical waveguides; the effective index method, gains guidance and index guidance in semiconductor laser; losses and gains in waveguide | |
| 3 | Coupled mode theory; directional couples; distributed-feedback structures; and coupled laser arrays | |
| 4 | Quantum theory of absorption and gain spectrum; electron-photon interaction; interband and intersubband transitions; optical matrix selection rules | |
| 5 | Semiconductor interband and intersubband quantum-well lasers; quantum-dot lasers; Fabry-Perot and distributed-feedback lasers; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers | |
| 6 | Electro-optical phase and amplitude modulators using bulk and quantum-well structures; electroabsorption modulators using quantum-confined Stark effects and Franz-Keldysh effects | |
| 7 | Types of photodetectors; quantum efficiency; gain and bandwidth | |
| 8 | Photonic integrated circuits; integrated laser-modulator; multi-section phase; gain; and distributed Bragg reflector devices |
| Resources |
| S. L. Chuang, Physics of Photonic Devices, 2nd ed., New York: Wiley, 2009. |
| L. A. Coldren and S. W. Corzine, Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits, New York: Wiley, 1995. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. | X | |||||
| 2 | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. | X | |||||
| 3 | Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach and gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field. | X | |||||
| 5 | Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | X | |||||
| 6 | Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. | ||||||
| 7 | Independently perceive, design, apply, finalize and conduct a novel research process. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field. | ||||||
| 10 | Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. | X | |||||
| 10 | Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 6 | 12 | 72 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 25 | 50 | |||
| Quiz | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 234 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(234/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRATED OPTICS and OPTOELECTRONICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURT |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course will provide students with a firm foundation in the theory of guided wave optics and semiconductor lasers. Topics will include: analytic and numerical techniques for finding solutions to the wave equation in semiconductor & planar silica waveguide structures; the operation of semiconductor lasers; materials used in semiconductor lasers; semiconductor lasers for specific applications; fabrication of semiconductor lasers and integrated optic devices. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and review: Maxwell equations and boundary conditions; elementary semiconductor electronics,Dielectric optical waveguides; the effective index method, gains guidance and index guidance in semiconductor laser; losses and gains in waveguide,Coupled mode theory; directional couples; distributed-feedback structures; and coupled laser arrays,Quantum theory of absorption and gain spectrum; electron-photon interaction; interband and intersubband transitions; optical matrix selection rules,Semiconductor interband and intersubband quantum-well lasers; quantum-dot lasers; Fabry-Perot and distributed-feedback lasers; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers,Electro-optical phase and amplitude modulators using bulk and quantum-well structures; electroabsorption modulators using quantum-confined Stark effects and Franz-Keldysh effects,Types of photodetectors; quantum efficiency; gain and bandwidth,Photonic integrated circuits; integrated laser-modulator; multi-section phase; gain; and distributed Bragg reflector devices. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Design semiconductor lasers for specific applications, including high power, high temperature operation | F | |
| Explain the operation of semiconductor lasers, including basic concepts such as stimulated emission | 19 | A, E |
| Find analytic solutions to the wave equation in dielectric waveguides | 19 | A, E |
| Use numerical approaches to find solutions in semiconductor and planar silica structures | 19 | A, E |
| Relate the performance of optoelectronics systems to constituent device structures and underlying material physics | 19 | A, E |
| Design process flows for fabricating semiconductor lasers and integrated optic devices | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 19: Brainstorming Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and review: Maxwell equations and boundary conditions; elementary semiconductor electronics | |
| 2 | Dielectric optical waveguides; the effective index method, gains guidance and index guidance in semiconductor laser; losses and gains in waveguide | |
| 3 | Coupled mode theory; directional couples; distributed-feedback structures; and coupled laser arrays | |
| 4 | Quantum theory of absorption and gain spectrum; electron-photon interaction; interband and intersubband transitions; optical matrix selection rules | |
| 5 | Semiconductor interband and intersubband quantum-well lasers; quantum-dot lasers; Fabry-Perot and distributed-feedback lasers; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers | |
| 6 | Electro-optical phase and amplitude modulators using bulk and quantum-well structures; electroabsorption modulators using quantum-confined Stark effects and Franz-Keldysh effects | |
| 7 | Types of photodetectors; quantum efficiency; gain and bandwidth | |
| 8 | Photonic integrated circuits; integrated laser-modulator; multi-section phase; gain; and distributed Bragg reflector devices |
| Resources |
| S. L. Chuang, Physics of Photonic Devices, 2nd ed., New York: Wiley, 2009. |
| L. A. Coldren and S. W. Corzine, Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits, New York: Wiley, 1995. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. | X | |||||
| 2 | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. | X | |||||
| 3 | Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach and gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field. | X | |||||
| 4 | Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field. | X | |||||
| 5 | Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | X | |||||
| 6 | Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. | ||||||
| 7 | Independently perceive, design, apply, finalize and conduct a novel research process. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field. | ||||||
| 10 | Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. | X | |||||
| 10 | Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |