Course Description: The basic goals, principles and techniques of integrated optics are discussed. The emphasis is on physical explanations of how devices and systems work rather than on elaborate mathematical models.

Course Objectives: To explain how the various optoelectronic devices of an integrated optic system operate and how they are assembled into a system. 2) To explain how these devices are fabricated. 3) to illustrate the current state-of-the-art by reference to journal articles and to examples of actual devices and systems in use today.

Course Outline by Topical Areas:

Introduction

Optical Waveguide Modes

Theory of Optical Waveguides

Waveguide Fabrication Techniques

Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics

Losses in Optical Waveguides

Waveguide Input and Output Couplers

Coupling Between Waveguides

Electro-Optic Modulators

Acousto-Optic Modulators

Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors

Optical Amplifiers

Semiconductor Lasers

Heterostructure, Confined-Field Lasers

Distributed Feedback Lasers

Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers

Integrated Optical Detectors

Quantum Well Devices

Micro-electro-optical-mechanical Devices (MEMs)

Optoelectronic Devices in Wireless Systems

Application of Integrated Optics and Current Trends

Course Requirements:

Homework: Approximately 10 assignments per semester

Examinations: Midterm and final exam

Course Delivery Options: (1) Video/Satellite; (2) Web-classroom: Course is videostreamed on the Internet: please confirm computer requirements at http://www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/udonline/course_access . In order to test computer systems, it is recommended that students visit the videostreaming demonstration site: http://www.udel.edu/UMS/itv/demo/ and confirm accessibility; (3) CD ROM with Internet access.

Computer Language: None

Computer Facilities: High-speed digital link (DSL or better) for web format

Laboratory: None

Project: None

Course Website: http://www.ece.udel.edu/~hunsperg/853/

Degree Applicability:

CE[AA]	CH[NA]	CS[AA]	EE[BDE]	EM[E]	ESM[NA]	MAT[E]
MBA[NA]	ME[E]	MES[BE]	MSE[E]	SE[NA]	SY[AA]

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NTU Semester Credit Hours: 3
Number of Lecture Hours: 26 (75 minute) lectures
Days Class Meets on Campus: Class will meet 2 times a week

Contributing Scholar:
Robert G. Hunsperger
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Delaware
214 Evans Hall
Newark, DE   19716
Phone: 302-831-8031

Fax: 302-831-8179
hunsperg@udel.edu

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Academic/Administrative Contact:  
Baerbel Schumacher
Phone: 302-831-4036
Fax: 302-831-4913
ntu-students@udel.edu


Prerequisites: Basic undergraduate courses in semiconductor devices and electromagnetic waves.

Textbooks: (Order Materials)

1.	Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology, R. G. Hunsperger, Springer-Verlag, 5th edition, ISBN 3540433414.
2.	Course Notes provided by University of Delaware.