This course offers a comprehensive overview of the properties and behavior of light. It begins with the light transmission including ray optics and wave optics; followed by the generation of light by lasers and light-emitting diodes. Examples on various lasers will be given. Further topics include electro-optical devices for optical modulation, switching and scanning. The last chapter is the light detection, mainly by semiconductor photo-detectors. Numerous applications and engineering examples are presented throughout the course. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Prerequisites: ELE 531 and ELE 635 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
