18-419 Semiconductor Device Applications - Optoelectronics and Nanoelectronics

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is designed to introduce important semiconductor optoelectronic devices and applications, such as light emitting diode LED, solid state Laser, photodetector, and solar cell, etc. It provides students with fundamental knowledge in optoelectronics as well as critical device design engineering. Developed on top of the fundamental knowledge covered in 18310, the course begins with discussion on basic optics and device physics it then focuses on operational principle, design engineering, and important applications of the devices. Special topics on novel nanoscale electronics and optoelectronics including nanowire, nanoparticle light emitting and photovoltaic devices will also be discussed. In addition, an introduction to lowcost, flexible organic devices, e.g. display and solar cells will be presented.

Prerequisites: 18-310

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