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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding of the physics, operational principles, technological solutions, and applications of optoelectronic semiconductor devices.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 23.04.2024 - 06.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markku Sopanen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Physics, technology, and applications of optoelectronic devices based on compound semiconductors: diode lasers, light emitting diodes, photodetectors, solar cells, and modulators.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching

    Independent study

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    P. Bhattacharya: Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 1997.

    Lecture slides and other given materials.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).