The course provides a comprehensive introduction to lightwave devices critical for the operation of lasers, optical communications systems, and displays. Structured presentation of the fundamental principles of nonlinear optics and device physics that are underlying operation of the lightwave devices. Applications of selected lightwave devices. Most courses 4000-level and above can be credited to all degree programs.
All courses are subject to advisor approval.
Prerequisites are satisfied by EE4411, but other equivalent background is acceptable. Academic Press, 1989. To complement the homework assignments, you will be asked to prepare two short reviews of a current research topic falling within the scope of the course. The instructor will offer possible themes, but students are free to choose the topic of greatest interest to them. Date Class No.