Syllabus Application
Optoelectronics and Photonics
PHYS 548
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester:
Fall 2025-2026
Course:
Optoelectronics and Photonics - PHYS 548
Classroom:
FENS-L047,FENS-L048
Level of course:
Masters
Course Credits:
SU Credit:3.000, ECTS:10
Prerequisites:
-
Corequisites:
-
Course Type:
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Serkan Ateş
- Email: serkan.ates@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Optoelectronic materials, optical processes in semiconductors, absorption and emission, transition rate and carrier lifetime, light emitting diodes (LED), lasers, optical sensors, electro-optical modulators and solar cells, optoelectronic integrated circuits, designs, demonstrations and projects related to optoelectronic phenomena.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Course Objective
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental optical processes in semiconductors, including absorption, emission, and carrier lifetime.
2. Analyze the design and operational principles of optoelectronic devices such as LEDs, lasers, and photodetectors.
3. Understand the physics of photovoltaic energy conversion and the function of solar cells.
4. Describe the working principles of electro-optical modulators.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of optoelectronics and photonics. We will explore the interaction of light with semiconductor materials and the physics behind key devices. The curriculum covers essential topics such as light-matter interaction, carrier dynamics, and the operational principles of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, photodetectors, and solar cells. The course also includes an introduction to advanced topics like electro-optical modulators.
Course Materials
Resources:
1. Optoelectronics, Emmanuel Rosencher and Borge Vinter, Cambridge University Press
2. Optoelectronics and Photonics, Safa Kasap, Pearson
2. Optoelectronics and Photonics, Safa Kasap, Pearson