Photonic Devices (Advanced)

On completion of this course, you should:
have a thorough and detailed understanding of LEDs and be confident in making full use of them in a wide range of applications
be familiar with a range of different types of LED and their performance and be able to select the best one for a particular application
understand the coupling efficiency of an LED and a laser to an optical fibre
be familiar with a wide range of different types of laser and their performance and limitations and be able to select the best one for a particular application
generate an innovative design of laser for a new system or application, and ensure it meets the required specifications by using the optimisation methods taught in this course
have a deep understanding of coherent optic (laser light) behaviour which will enable you to design lens based and optical fibre systems
be able to teach such a course yourself
feel excited and motivated to want to do research or design in the area of advanced optical devices
be able to specify the requirements for an optical device based on the application for which it is to be used
understand the principles of semiconductor growth, operation and fabrication of optical devices
be able to use logical reasoning to explain device behaviour together with detailed structural diagrams of devices

The department's short courses/CPD modules are aimed at those working in the telecommunications industry such as researchers, engineers, IT professionals and managers.
They're particularly suited to graduates in electronic and electrical engineering, communications engineering and computer science who want to further their knowledge on a particular topic, or work towards a Master's degree.
You don't need to have any pre-requisite qualifications to take this course.

The course takes place over four days, followed by a three-hour tutorial and an optional exam.
A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion for those who take the module but not the exam.
If you take and pass the exam you'll get a certificate stating this, which includes your pass level.