SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE LASERS AND OTHER OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES

ECE 741

Course Description

An overview of modern photonic technology and an introduction to key parameters and concepts; the basic mechanisms determining the relationship between optical gain and current density, and quantum-well laser structures; physics of high-power phase-locked laser arrays or other optoelectronics devices. Knowledge of electromagnetics [such asE C E 320] and solid-state electronics [such asE C E 335] strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.68

-1.91% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.81% from Historical

A Rate

76.47%

9.87% from Historical

Class Size

-4.8% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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