Optical Materials and Devices
Offered By: Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX
Course Description
Overview
In this engineering course, you will learn about photodetectors, solar cells (photovoltaics), displays, light emitting diodes, lasers, optical fibers, optical communications, and photonic devices.
This course is part of a three-part series, which explains the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators. We will show how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. This is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies.
Part 1 - 3.15.1x: Electronic Materials and Devices
Part 3 - 3.15.3x: Magnetic Materials and Devices
Syllabus
Week 1:
- Photodevices: An Overview
- Photovoltaics: A Closer Look
Week 2:
- LEDs
- Introduction to Lasers
- Semiconductor Lasers and Heterostructures
Week 3:
- Organic Electronics
- Liquid Crystal Displays
- Optical Fibers
Week 4:
- An Overview of Photonic Systems
Week 5:
- Final Quiz
Taught by
Caroline Ross
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