Course detail

Optoelectronics and Integrated Optics

FSI-TOIAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course deals with the following topics: Electromagnetic theory of optical waveguides and fibres, coupled mode theory and waveguide input and output couplers. Waveguide fabrication techniques. Modulation and switching of light in waveguides. Integrated sources and detectors of light. Applications of integrated optics. Optical fibre communications. Photonic Crystals.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Entry knowledge

Physics: basic knowledge in fields of optics (ray optics, interference and diffraction of light, principle of laser), electrodynamics (Maxwell equations, wave equation, plane wave, waves in optical materials) and semiconductor physics (energy bands, p-n junction).
Mathematics: ability to solve simple partial differential equations.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course-unit credit is conditional on student's activity in the seminars.
Examination: the grade will reflect the performance on seminar problems and two tests (midterm, final).


Students' performance on seminar problems will be checked. Absence can be compensated for via special homework.

Aims

The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics including the underlying principles and some current trends.

Competences: Basic overview of optoelectronics and integrated optics. Understanding of design and function of optical devices such as waveguides, optical fibres, laser diodes, optical modulators and grating based devices. Ability to design simple waveguide devices.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

A. Yariv, P. Yeh: Optical Waves in Crystals, Wiley, New York, 1984. (EN)
C.-L. Chen, Elements of optoelectronics and fiber optics, Irwin, Chicago, 2001. (EN)
D. Marcuse: Theory of Dielectric Optical Waveguides, Academic Press, New York, 1974. (EN)
R.G. Hunsperger: Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology, Springer, Berlin 2002. (EN)
S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001. (EN)

Recommended reading

Bahaa E. A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich: Fundamentals of photonics, Wiley-Interscience, 2007. (EN)
B.E.A. Saleh, M.C. Teich: Základy fotoniky, Matfyzpress, Praha, 1994. (CS)
J. Čtyroký, I. Hüttel, J. Schröfel, L. Šimánková: Integrovaná optika, SNTL, Praha, 1986. (CS)
R.G. Hunsperger: Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology, Springer, Berlin 2002. (EN)
S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, 2001. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-FIN-P Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, Maxwell Equations, TE and TM Modes. Ray Optics and Guided Modes.
2. Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Waveguide Theory. Planar Waveguides.
3. Optical Fibres. Other Types of Waveguides.
4. Coupled Mode Theory. Coupling Between Waveguides.
5. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.
6. Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.
7. Electro-optic Modulators. Liquid Crystal Devices.
8. Acousto-optic Modulators. Magneto-optic Modulators.
9. Integrated Optical Sources.
10. Integrated Optical Detectors.
11. Applications of Integrated Optics.
12. Optical Communications Systems.
13. Photonic Crystals.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Syllabus

Seminars include practical problems related to the course. Moreover students will visit a lab to see simple guided-wave structures and fibre sensors.