Course Title: Optoelectronics Laboratory
Type of Course: Optional, Sessional
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
This is a Laboratory course based on the content of the Theory course EEE 459: Optoelectronics
To provide hands-on training on numerical analysis of photonic properties of materials and electrical and optical characteristics of devices used for optoelectronic applications
To provide hands-on training on experimental techniques used for characterization of optoelectronic devices
Fundamental understanding of concepts of the physics of solid-state devices and engineering electromagnetics
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | use modern tools to solve problems relevant to optoelectronic materials and devices | PO(e) | C3, P4 | Lectures, Lab demonstrations | Lab-tasks, Assignment, Lab-tests |
| 2 | compare theoretical and experimental results of optoelectronic properties of devices and materials | PO(d) | C5 | Lectures, Lab demonstrations | Lab-tasks, Report, Assignment, Lab-tests |
| 3 | design optoelectronic devices/systems so that specific performance characteristics are attained | PO(c) | C6 | Lectures, interactive discussions | Report, Project demonstration |
| 4 | present designed optoelectronic devices/systems | PO(j) | A3 | Interactive discussions | Project demonstration and Presentation |
| 5 | demonstrate effective individual and team-working skills | PO(i) | A3 | Peer and instructor assessment |
* Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
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| Week | Experiment no. | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Introductory class and overview of the course |
| 2 | 1 | Light Absorption and Emission Properties of Materials |
| 3 | 2(a) | Reflection and Transmission of Light in Semiconductors |
| 4 | 2(b) | Radiative and Non-Radiative Recombination of Light in Semiconductors |
| 5 | 3 | Characterization of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Calculation of (i) output spectrum, (ii) output optical power (L) -current (I) characteristics, and (iii) I-V characteristics of LED |
| 6 | 4 | Study of the gain and threshold characteristics of lasers |
| 7 | 5 | Study of Ideal and Practical Solar Cells |
| 8 | - | Project Proposal submission and discussion |
| 9 | - | Laboratory test 1 |
| 10 | - | Presentation on project updates |
| 11 | - | Laboratory test 2 |
| 12 | - | Final project demonstration and presentation |
| 13 | - | Final project demonstration and presentation |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of laboratory tasks, assignments, laboratory-tests, report writing and viva.
A group project on the design of optoelectronic devices/systems has to be completed by the end of this course. A project report has to be submitted and the project has to demonstrated and presented in the class.
To be decided by course instructor(s)
Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices by Safa Kasap (2nd edition)
Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices by Pallab Bhattacharya
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.