Master the design and analysis of semiconductor LEDs and lasers, from fundamental principles to advanced applications in optoelectronics.
Master the design and analysis of semiconductor LEDs and lasers, from fundamental principles to advanced applications in optoelectronics.
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What you'll learn
Design and analyze semiconductor light emitting diodes
Calculate and optimize LED efficiency parameters
Master semiconductor laser design principles
Understand radiative recombination processes
Select appropriate materials for light emitting devices
Skills you'll gain
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12 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the fundamental principles and advanced applications of semiconductor light-emitting devices. Students learn about semiconductor physics, radiative recombination processes, and the design principles of LEDs and semiconductor lasers. The curriculum includes detailed study of device efficiency, materials selection, and advanced concepts like quantum well structures. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical design considerations, preparing students for work in optoelectronics and semiconductor device development.
Semiconductor fundamentals
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Semiconductor fundamentals
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fundamentals of semiconductor lasers
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
semiconductor laser design principles
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
advanced semiconductor laser design principles
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor
Juliet Gopinath is a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder, leading the Optics and Photonics Research Group. Her research focuses on various aspects of laser technology, including ultrafast and high-power continuous wave (cw) and pulsed lasers. Gopinath's work encompasses beam combining, mid-infrared sources and materials, and the spectroscopy of semiconductors and other novel materials. Current projects in her lab involve adaptive optics, mid-infrared lasers, and the generation and detection of orbital angular momentum of light. The applications of her research extend to sensors, communications, LIDAR systems, medical imaging, water purification, and environmental monitoring. She actively engages in interdisciplinary research that integrates optics and photonics with solid-state devices and nanotechnology, offering research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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