Lasers, Optoelectronics and Applications

Course aim

Lasers and light emitting diodes (LED’s) are utilized in virtually all facets of society today, from industry (machining, welding, location, safety and protection devices) to medicine (surgery, diagnostics) to retail to entertainment (CD/DVD, mobile phone/MP3 players, digital media devices). This course aims to provide students with both an appreciation of the broad range of laser and diode related optical sources and systems, optoelectronic devices and optical systems, presenting both the technical knowledge of their design, fabrication and their applications.

Course content

Terminology, Lasers – basics and developments, Hetero-junctions, Materials and processes, Detectors, Diode sources – LED’s, lasers, Next generation structures, Integrated optics, Quantum well devices, Quantum dots, Super lattices, High power lasers, Tuneable lasers, Pulsed lasers, Ultra short pulse systems, Applications – Industry, Medicine, Defence, Commercial, Recreational, Lighting, the Home. CCD & CMOS detectors.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHYS 2002	Physics of Materials and Technology
PHYS 3001	Lasers and Optics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical - Reports, Project, Seminar Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.