Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics (FSI-TOI)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics including the underlying principles and some current trends.
Learning outcomes and competences:

Competences: Basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics. Understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, laser diodes, optical modulators and grating based devices. Ability to design simple waveguide devices.
Prerequisites:
Physics: basic knowledge in fields of optics (ray optics, interference and diffraction of light, principle of laser), electrodynamics (Maxwell equations, wave equation, plane wave, waves in optical materials) and semiconductor physics (energy bands, p-n junction).
Mathematics: ability to solve simple partial differential equations.
Course contents:
The course deals with the following topics: Electromagnetic theory of optical waveguides and fibres, coupled mode theory and waveguide input and output couplers. Waveguide fabrication techniques. Modulation and switching of light in waveguides. Integrated sources and detectors of light. Applications of integrated optics. Optical fibre communications. Photonic Crystals.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars.
Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems and two tests (midterm, final).
Controlled participation in lessons:
Students' performance on seminar problems will be checked. Absence can be compensated for via special homework.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1. Introduction, Maxwell Equations, TE and TM Modes. Ray Optics and Guided Modes.
2. Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Waveguide Theory. Planar Waveguides.
3. Optical Fibres. Other Types of Waveguides.
4. Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides.
5. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.
6. Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.
7. Electro-optic Modulators. Liquid Crystal Devices.
8. Acousto-optic Modulators. Magneto-optic Modulators.
9. Integrated Optical Sources.
10. Integrated Optical Detectors.
11. Applications of Integrated Optics.
12. Optical Communications Systems.
13. Photonic Crystals.
    Exercise Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and fibre sensors.
Literature - fundamental:
1. R.G. Hunsperger: Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology, Springer, Berlin 2002.
2. S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001.
3. D. Marcuse: Theory of Dielectric Optical Waveguides, Academic Press, New York, 1974.
4. C.-L. Chen, Elements of optoelectronics and fiber optics, Irwin, Chicago, 2001.
5. A. Yariv, P. Yeh: Optical Waves in Crystals, Wiley, New York, 1984.
Literature - recommended:
1. B.E.A. Saleh, M.C. Teich: Základy fotoniky, Matfyzpress, Praha, 1994.
2. Bahaa E. A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich: Fundamentals of photonics, Wiley-Interscience, 2007.
3. R.G. Hunsperger: Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology, Springer, Berlin 2002.
3. J. Čtyroký, I. Hüttel, J. Schröfel, L. Šimánková: Integrovaná optika, SNTL, Praha, 1986.
4. S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory 2 2 W