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Nanophotonics and Detectors
  • Level Expert
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5606, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Nanophotonics and Detectors Introduction This course dives into nanophotonic light emitting devices and optical detectors, including metal semiconductors, metal semiconductor insulators, and pn junctions. We will also cover photoconductors, avalanche photodiodes, and photomultiplier tubes. Weekly homework problem sets will challenge you to apply the principles of analysis and design we cover in preparation for real-world problems. Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course you will be able to… (1) Use nanophotonic effects (low dimensional structures) to engineer lasers (2) Apply low dimensional structures to photonic device design (3) Select and design optical detector for given system and application

Modules

Welcome to the Course

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  • Introductions

1 Videos

  • Intro to Nanophotonics and Detectors

Introduction to the Module

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1 Videos

  • Intro to Quantum Cascade Lasers and Low-Dimensional Structures

Quantum Cascade Lasers and Low-Dimensional Structures

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4 Videos

  • Intro to Quantum Cascade Lasers
  • Density of States in Low Dimensional Structures
  • Quantum Dots, Part I
  • Quantum Dots, Part II

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Homework #1: Quantum Cascade Lasers and Low-Dimensional Structures

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    • 2 Quiz
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  • Reference Values and Equations

2 Quiz

  • Quantum Cascade Lasers and Low-Dimensional Structures Practice
  • Quantum Cascade Lasers and Low-Dimensional Structures

MATLAB Access

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  • MATLAB License

Introduction to the Module

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1 Videos

  • Confined Photons

Confined Photons and Light Emission

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7 Videos

  • Photon Confinement
  • Photon Density of States, Part I
  • Photon Density of States, Part II
  • Spontaneous Emission Enhancement
  • Micropillar Laser
  • Whispering Gallery Mode
  • Photonic Crystals

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Homework #2: Confined Photons

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  • Reference Values and Equations

2 Quiz

  • Confined Photons Practice
  • Confined Photons

Introduction to the Module

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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Phontonic Detection

Photonic Detection Basics

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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Photonic Detection
  • Noise
  • Noise Equivalent Power
  • Detectivity

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Homework #3: Photonic Detection

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  • Reference Values and Equations

2 Quiz

  • Photonic Detection Practice
  • Photonic Detection

Introduction to the Module

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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Metal Insulator Semiconductor Structures

Metal Insulator Semiconductor Structure Fundamentals

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9 Videos

  • Metal Semiconductor Junction
  • Metal Semiconductor Junction Under Bias
  • Schottky Diode
  • Metal Insulator Semiconductor Devices
  • Surface States in Metal Insulator Semiconductor Devices
  • MIS Operation vs. Bias
  • MIS Devices
  • Calculation of Charge Storage Time
  • Dark Current

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Homework #4: Metal Insulator Semiconductor Structures

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  • Reference Values and Equations

2 Quiz

  • Metal Insulator Semiconductor Structures Practice
  • Metal Insulator Semiconductor Structures

Introduction to the Module

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1 Videos

  • Introduction to CCDs and Photoconductors

Fundamentals of Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) and Photoconductors

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4 Videos

  • Charge Coupled Devices
  • Photoconductors, Part I
  • Photoconductors, Part II
  • Metal Semiconductor, Metal Photoconductor

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Homework #5: Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) and Photoconductors

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  • Reference Values and Equations

2 Quiz

  • Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) and Photoconductors Practice
  • Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) and Photoconductors

Introduction to the Module

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  • Introduction to P/N Junctions and Avalanche Photodiodes

Fundamentals of P/N Junctions and Avalanche Photodiodes

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11 Videos

  • Photodiode
  • Avalanche Photodiode
  • Lucky Electron Theory, Part I
  • Lucky Electron Theory, Part II
  • Diffusion Theory
  • New Theory of Impact Ionization
  • Current Response of Avalanche Photodiode, Part I
  • Current Response of Avalanche Photodiode, Part II
  • Excess Noise Factor
  • Superlattice APD, Part I
  • Superlattice APD, Part II

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Homework #6: P/N Junctions and Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs)

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  • Reference Values and Equations

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  • P/N Junctions and Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) Practice
  • P/N Junctions and Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs)

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"Nanophotonics and Detectors" is an advanced course in Science & Engineering offered by Coursera, instructed by experts from CU Boulder. It focuses on nanophotonic light-emitting devices and optical detectors, covering components like metal semiconductors and photomultiplier tubes. With a duration of 900 minutes, it includes challenging weekly homework to apply analysis and design principles. Ideal for expert-level learners, it's available via Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Juliet Gopinath
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Juliet Gopinath