Course Description
This course investigates photonic devices at the component level and examines the generation, propagation, and detection of light in the context of optical communication systems. Topics include the design of simple optical systems and focuses on the use of lasers, fiber optics, and photodetectors. The labs include building a Michelson interferometer, preparing and coupling light to an optical fiber, characterizing LEDs and laser diodes and making a fiber optical link.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01030 Engineering Building 2
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
6:00pm
Class End Time:
8:45pm
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: ECE 303 or Permission of the Instructor Requisite: EE or CPE Majors Only
