Thursday, November 15, 2012

WIN 13 - Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Materials (MSE 498E/599G)


Winter Quarter 2013
MSE 498E/599G (Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Materials)
3 credits
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.