Provides an overview of light-matter interactions and their implications for optical detectors, including absorption, emission, and the characteristics of various semiconductor materials.
Covers the design and optimization of photodiodes, focusing on enhancing performance through material selection and the importance of the depletion region.
Explores the physics of photonic semiconductor devices, including LEDs, laser diodes, and quantum cascade lasers, emphasizing essential concepts and practical applications.
Covers the principles of single photon detection using Electron Multiplying Charge-Coupled Devices (EM-CCDs) and their applications in low-light imaging.
Explores dispersion engineering and nonlinear light generation in waveguides, focusing on manipulating light and achieving broad supercontinuum generation.