Optoelectronics
2019/2020
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge in the area of Optics and Spectroscopy.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
• Modulators: conversion of electrical signals to optical
signals
• Light-emitting diodes
• Lasers including semiconductor -, gas – and dye lasers, and
continuous-wave and pulsed lasers.
• Photodetectors
• Optical fibers: single-mode, multi-mode, and dispersion
compensating
• Optical communication systems
• Dispersion, noise, loss mechanisms
Skills
Skills for solving problems within the above mentioned areas.
Competences
Competencies that will develop and strengthen knowledge and understanding of the theories and methods of optoelectronics within other fields. Based on given information the student must be able to discuss and argument using concepts from the field of optoelectronics.
Type of instruction
Lectures combined with theoretical exercises.
Extent and expected workload
This is a 5 ECTS course module and the work load is
expected to be 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Optoelektronik |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Optoelektronik |
| Module code | F-NAN-B6-6 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics |
| Department | Department of Materials and Production |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
