SK2403 Applied Photonics 6.0 credits

The course covers both physical and engineering principles of different photonic components in visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared wavelength ranges, which enable our modern information society.

Specifically, the course covers the following topics:

• Light-emitting diodes
• Semiconductor lasers
• Optical amplifiers
• Optical detectors
• Solar cells
• Optical Modulators
• Optoelectronic integration
• Display technologies
• Photonics in lighting
• Infrared sources
• Visible and infrared imaging

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• explain the structure and working principles of basic photonic devices.
• make calculations and measurements to quantify performances of various photonic devices.
• design appropriate photonic devices for achieving certain system requirements, including the aspects of energy consumption and sustainable development.
• analyze the technological limits of various photonic devices and describe potential solutions to those problems.

At least 120 credits in engineering and natural sciences and knowledge of English B or equivalent.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL2 - Assignments, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner, in consultation with the KTH Disability Coordinator (Funka), decides on any adapted examination for students with documented permanent impairment. The examiner may grant another examination form for reexamination of single students.

The course is examined by written exam (TEN1; 4 credits, grade scale A / B / C / D / E / Fx / F), as well as approved assignments (INL1; 1 credits, grade scale P / F) and laboratory work (LAB1; 1 credits, grade scale P / F). The rating on TEN1 determines the grade on the course.

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Urban Westergren

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.