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 planar and cylindrical optical waveguides, LEDs, lasers,optical amplifiers, integrated optical and photodetectors, design tradeoffs for optical systems, passive optical networks, and wavelength division multiplexed systems.
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00123 BTEC
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: ECE graduate students and ECE undergrads with a 3.5 or higher GPA