ECE 5131
Transcript Abbreviation:
Lasers
Course Description:
Atomic interaction with radiation, cavities with gain, optical processes in semiconductors, strain in laser design,
diode lasers, and advanced semiconductor lasers.
diode lasers, and advanced semiconductor lasers.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3010 and 3030, or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Master physics of emission, absorption, and optical gain
Master physics of optical resonators, with and without gain
Master dynamics of lasing
Be competent in understanding gain and lasing in semiconductor lasers
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of electromagnetics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Coherence | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical processes in semiconductors | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Strain in laser design | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dispersion and attenuation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Resonant cavities | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Einstein coefficients, lineshape | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical amplification and lineshape broadening | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lasing dynamics, gain saturation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Review of density of states, quasi-Fermi levels | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Semiconductor materials for diode lasers | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Double-heterojunction semiconductor lasers | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gain-guided and index guided semiconductor lasers | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Quantum well lasers | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Strained quantum well lasers | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Strained quantum dot lasers | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Advanced semiconductor lasers | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterms (two) | 50% |
| Final examination | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Electronics | Joseph Verdeyen | |
| Physics of Photonic Devices (recommended) | Shunlien Chuang |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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