ELEC 462: Optoelectronic Devices

10:50 – 12:05, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Fall 2015, Brockman Hall, Room 103

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University

INSTRUCTOR:  Junichiro Kono, Office: 351 Brockman Hall, Phone: 2209, E-mail: kono@rice.edu, Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the fundamental principles of semiconductor optoelectronic devices.  After reviewing the basic elements of quantum mechanics, light-matter interaction (includng laser oscillations), and semiconductor physics, we will study the details of modern semiconductor devices for the generation, detection, and modulation of light.

REQUIRED TEXT:
Optoelectronics by E. Rosencher & B. Vinter (Cambridge, 2002)

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Physics of Photonic Devices by S. L. Chuang (Wiley, 2009)
Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits by L. A. Coldren & S. W. Corzine (Wiley, 1995)
Quantum Electronics by A. Yariv (Wiley, 1989)
Lasers by A. E. Siegman (University Science Book, 1986)
Nonlinear Optics, 3rd Ed. by R. W. Boyd (Wiley, 2008)
Physics of Semiconductors and Their Heterostructures by J. Singh (McGraw Hill, 1993)
Wave Mechanics Applied to Semiconductor Heterostructures by G. Bastard (Wiley, 1988)
The Physics of Low-Dimensional Semiconductors: Introduction by J. H. Davies (Cambridge, 1998)
Quantum Semiconductor Structures: Fundamentals and Applications by C. Weisbuch & B. Vinter (Adademic Press, 1991)

HOMEWORK:
A problem set will be assigned every other week.

GRADING:
Grading will be based on homework (40%), midterm exam (30%) and final exam (30%).  Both midterm and final will be take-home exams.

DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class.  All discussions will remain confidential.  Students with disabilities should also contact Disability Support Services in the Ley Student Center.