Title: Semiconductor photonic devices
Instructor: Osamu Wada (CAS Institute of Semiconductors, Kobe University)
Coverage:
(1) Basic device physics and operation of semiconductor photonic devices (LEDs, LDs, PDs, etc.)
(2) Application to optical telecommunication, interconnection and signal processing systems
(3) New developments in integration technology (OEIC and PIC), ultrafast all-optical switching and THz wave devices
(4) Selected research episodes are inserted for illustration.
Assumed knowledge: Introductory level semiconductor materials and devices
Credits: 2 credits
Classroom: Library Building, Room 101
Class time: Tuesday AM 9:00
Starting date/time: October 18, Tuesday, 9:00~11:30
Selected discussion topics
1. Introduction and Orientation
Semiconductor devices for optical communication and signal processing
Discussion schedule
2. Basics of light source materials and LEDs
Semiconductor materials and optical transitions
LEDs (Materials, structures, L-I characteristics, response speed, packaging, degradation, lifetime, etc.)
3. Laser diodes (LDs)
FP-laser structure, Lasing condition, Waveguide modes,
Rate equation, Delay and response speed, Relaxation oscillation, Noise property
4. High performance lasers
DFB lasers, Quantum well lasers,
VCSEL, SOAs, Transmitter applications
5. Photodiodes (PDs)
Materials and principles, PIN-PD, Avalanche photodiodes (APDs)
Sensitivity and noise, Receiver applications, New structures (MSM-PD, etc.)
6. Integrated devices and circuits
Optoelectronic integration (OEICs)
Photonic integration (PICs)
Optical interconnection and Si-photonics
7. Ultrafast photonic devices and THz wave devices
Semiconductor ultrafast physics and device applications
All-optical (femtosecond) switching devices (MZ, spin, ISBT switches, etc.)
Semiconductor-based THz emission and detection techniques
THz emitters based on semiconductor photonic devices
8. Summary and discussion
Problems and further study
Comments on scientific research and paper writing/presentation
注：1）此课程为博士生专业课，2学分；
2）所有在学博士生都可以选修此课程，完成课程取得学分；
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2016-10-9