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Feb 05, 2025
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EE 6323 - Integrated optics and passive photonic devices in integrated technologies.
Students taking this course must have had undergraduate courses in electromagnetic wave theory, differential equations, and vector calculus. This course is designed as an introduction to the basic elements of passive integrated optical devices. In the first part, we focus on the development of optical waveguides and investigate the utilization of these structures in passive photonic circuits. Critical properties such as waveguide loss, mode coupling, material loss, power flow, anti-guiding, coupling to optical fibers, and device fabrication will all be covered. In addition, to get a better understanding of the operation of these circuits, students will be required to simulate many of these structures using Matlab throughout the course. In the second part of the course, we extend this analysis to specific devices and practical applications. Modulation of the optical field through acousto-optic and electro-optic effects is studied, as well as the current technology of these structures. Light detectors are presented, focusing on the theory of light-matter interaction and operation of various light detection systems. The detection of light is presented with an analysis of sensors as integrated detectors. Finally, recent progresses in integrated optics and novel concepts are studied to motivate research in these areas.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to explain fundamentals of electromagnetic wave matter interaction
- Students will be able to describe boundary conditions and calculate electromagnetic wave parameters when propagating in different media
- Students will describe and perform the design process relevant to passive optical devices with specific optical characteristics
- Students will gain advanced knowledge on theory and practices relevant to optical waveguides, optical fibers, light modulators, optical detectors and sensors
- Students will be able to explain the underlying physics of electromagnetic waves in confined media and the challenges presented in the design and realization of high-performance, integrated devices.
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