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19D061MPL - Modeling of Semiconductor Lasers

Course specification
Course title Modeling of Semiconductor Lasers
Acronym 19D061MPL
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study doctoral studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 9.0 Status elective
      Condition
      The goal Introducing students to basic types and models of modern semiconductor lasers, and techniques for analysis and modeling of the gain, feedback mechanism, static and dynamic response of the laser. Course objective is to introduce students to fundamental aspects of modern methods for semiconductor lasers modeling and simulation.
      The outcome Students will be trained to develop advanced models of semiconductor lasers, including the quantum and optical phenomena underlying their operation, as well as to apply numerical methods and techniques for software implementation and simulation of lasers in both static and dynamic regimes.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Phenomenological approach to lasers diodes. Mirrors and resonators. Models of gain in bulk and quantum-confined structures, models of spontaneous and stimulated emission. Methods for band calculation (kp method) and for modeling carrier transport in heterostructure. Modeling of planar waveguides, confinement factor, laser dynamics and signal modulation. Models of DFB, DBR and tunable lasers.
      Contents of exercises
      Literature
      1. L.A. Coldren, S. Corzine, M. Mašanović : “Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits", John-Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012
      2. Shun Lien Chuang: "Physics of Photonic Devices", Wiley-Interscience, 2nd Edition, 2009
      3. Pallab Bhattacharaya: ”Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices”, Prentice Hall, 1997.
      4. Takahiro Numai, „Fundamentals of Semiconductor Lasers“, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 2004
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      8
      Methods of teaching lectures and research work under the guidance
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures Test paper
      Practical lessons Oral examination 30
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars 70