Computational Optoelectronics Course

by Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

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1 = Computational Optoelectronics Course =
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3 [[Image(solar_panel.jpg)]] [[Image(photodetector.bmp)]] [[Image(lasers.bmp)]]
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6 This course teaches the students the basic principles for the operation of solar cells, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors and VCSELS. For some of these devices, numerical implementation details are given and source codes are provided together with simulation examples. The outline of topics covered is as follows:
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10 == 1. Quantum Mechanics Review ==
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17 * Tsu-Esaki Formula Derivation
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29 == 2. Band Structure Calculation ==
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48 == 3. Solar Cells ==
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67 == 4. Photodetectors ==
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76 == 5. Light Emitting Diodes ==
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84 == 6. Lasers ==
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92 == Suggested Reading: ==
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94 * D. K. Ferry. (2001). ''Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction for Device Physicists and Electrical Engineers''. 2nd ed. Bristol (UK): Institute of Physics Publishing.
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