EE 590LEC - Consumer Optoelectronics

Introduces optoelectronic systems. This course emphasizes the interaction of optics, lasers, mechanics, electronics, and programming. Some topics of interest include: design methodology; light sources and detectors; light propagation; lens and mirrors; electro optics; interaction of light with materials; nonlinear optics for harmonic generation; optical detection and modulation; and discussion of selected optoelectronic devices and applications such as CD players, DVD, 2D and 3D display systems, projection system, semiconductor lasers and light emitting diodes, laser printers, barcode scanners, digital cameras, interferometric systems and optical communications. Requires project presentations, final written reports and presentations.

Credits: 3