ECE 183Optical Electronics

4 units · ECE · UC San Diego

Quantum electronics, interaction of light and matter in atomic systems, semiconductors. Laser amplifiers and laser systems. Photodetection. Electro-optics and acousto-optics, photonic switching. Fiber optic communication systems. Labs: semiconductor lasers, semiconductor photodetectors. (Course materials and/or program fees may apply.)

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “ECE 103 and 107 with grades of C– or better.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Required in (1)

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

What it opens up

Courses that list ECE 183 as a prerequisite (1)

ECE 185 Lasers and Modulators