|
Applied optics and photonics is an interdisciplinary area involving optical science and engineering, optical and opto-electronic materials and device technology, communication and computer engineering as well as photonic systems engineering. Specific topics include:
- Ultrafast optical processes
- Nonlinear optics
- Quantum cryptography and communications
- Optical image science
- Multidimensional opto-electronic I/O devices
- Spatial light modulators and photodetectors
- Artifical dielectrics
- Multifunctional diffractive and micro-optics
- Volume and computer generated holography
- Opto-electronic and micro-mechanical device and packaging
- Modeling and design of photonic devices and systems
- Photonic integrated circuits and systems
- Optical sensors
- Fiber optics
- Guided-wave modulators and detectors
- Opto-electronic semiconductor microstructures
- Injection lasers and photodetectors, etc...
Applied optics and photonics research projects are focused on applications to such areas as:
- Integration of optical interconnects in high speed digital systems
- Ultra-high speed optical networks
- 3-D optical memories and memory interfaces
- 3-D imaging and displays.
- Optical multidimensional signal and image processing
The department has available various lithography, material growth, microfabrication and assembly equipment, cw and femtosecond pulse laser systems, detection systems, optical and electro-optic components and devices, electronic and optical characterization and testing equipment.
Course Requirements
- Twenty-four additional units selected from the following:
- Technical Electives (twelve units):
Students must take technical electives to complete the total of forty-eight units required.
These electives must be chosen among graduate Engineering, MATH, and PHYS courses and approved by the advisor.
A student may select three courses (twelve units) at the 100-level courses to satisfy this requirement.
Students may count no more than eight units of ECE 299 towards their technical elective requirement.
Please note that all planned coursework, especially technical electives should be discussed with your advisor before enrollment, performing more research, etc.
|
