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Optoelectronics has become a vital part of our lives and modern technology. Optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), semiconductor laser diodes, photoresistors (LDRs), photodiodes, and solar cells function based on interactions between electrons and photons. Today, these devices are used in a wide range of applications, from fiber-optic communications to medical applications and remote sensing systems. Optoelectronic devices rely on semiconductor materials.
This course is designed for third-year Materials Science students. By the end of the course, students should understand the physical principles behind components that convert electrical energy into optical radiation (e.g., LEDs, lasers) and those that detect optical radiation and convert it into an electrical signal (e.g., photodiodes, solar cells). Also, they should comprehend thermal phenomena and their implications in electrical engineering applications.
The course emphasizes foundational knowledge for analyzing and applying optoelectronic technologies in real-world contexts.