Catalog Description: This course is designed to give an introduction and overview of the fundamentals of optoelectronic devices. Topics such as optical gain and absorption spectra, quantization effects, strained quantum wells, optical waveguiding and coupling, and hetero p-n junction will be covered. This course will focus on basic physics and design principles of semiconductor diode lasers, light emitting diodes, photodetectors and integrated optics. Practical applications of the devices will be also discussed.

Units: 4

Also Offered As: ELENG 232

Related Areas:

• Physical Electronics (PHY)

Prerequisites: EL ENG 130; PHYSICS 137A; and EL ENG 117 recommended.

Formats:
Spring: 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week
Fall: 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week

Grading Basis: Student Option

Final Exam Status: Yes

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Class Schedule (Spring 2026):
EE 232 – MoWe 09:30-10:59, Cory 521 – Zaijun Chen

Class Schedule (Fall 2026):
EE 232 – MoWe 09:30-10:59, –

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