Optical Materials and Devices

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Free Online Course: Optical Materials and Devices provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 8-12 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Optical Materials and Devices is taught by Caroline Ross.

Overview
  • In this engineering course, you will learn about photodetectors, solar cells (photovoltaics), displays, light emitting diodes, lasers, optical fibers, optical communications, and photonic devices.

    This course is part of a three-part series, which explains the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators. We will show how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. This is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies.

    Part 1 - 3.15.1x: Electronic Materials and Devices
    Part 3 - 3.15.3x: Magnetic Materials and Devices

Syllabus
  • Week 1:

    • Photodevices: An Overview
    • Photovoltaics: A Closer Look

    Week 2:

    • LEDs
    • Introduction to Lasers
    • Semiconductor Lasers and Heterostructures

    Week 3:

    • Organic Electronics
    • Liquid Crystal Displays
    • Optical Fibers

    Week 4:

    • An Overview of Photonic Systems

    Week 5:

    • Final Quiz