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Physics of Optoelectronic Devices I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Wolfgang Fichtner
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:08

Objective

Introduction to the physical principles of opto-electronic devices and circuits.

Content

Overview of modern semiconductor devices and circuits, important physical effects. Physical background (quantum mechanics, quantum electronics, solid-state physics). Physics of heterostructures. Interaction of light and matter, generation, detection and modulation of light in semiconductors.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script, based on Yariv, Optical Electronics in Modern ... ; Coldren and Corzine, Diode Lasers and Photonics IC; Chuang, Physics of Optoelectronics Devices; Fukuda, Optical Semiconductor Devices.

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Physics of Optoelectronic Devices I
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 4 h weekly

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