Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5605, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.LEDs and Semiconductor Lasers Course Introduction
You will learn about semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers, and the important rules for their analysis, planning, design, and implementation. You will also apply your knowledge through challenging homework problem sets to cement your understanding of the material and prepare you to apply in your career.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to…
(1) Design a semiconductor light emitting diode and analyze efficiency
(2) Design a semiconductor laser
(3) Choose suitable semiconductor materials for light emitting devices
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Semiconductor fundamentals
Week 2
Radiative recombination in semiconductors
Week 3
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Week 4
Fundamentals of semiconductor lasers
Week 5
semiconductor laser design principles
Week 6
advanced semiconductor laser design principles
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Discussion forum is truly helpful in completing the quizes!
The course is completely theoretical, it would be nice to have a more hands-on topics.
