ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Applied Physics
Areas: Optics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | (Yes)
Scenario 1
After studying this subject, the student will master the fundamental principles of photonic devices based on semiconductors. Among other aspects, the student will know:
- Types of structures consisting of semiconductors (such as p-n junctions and quantum structures) and their properties.
- The temporal, spatial and spectral behavior of the light emitted by LEDs and laser diodes.
- Light detection methods based on semiconductors
- The light source or photodetector most appropriate for each need or practical application
- The basic circuits of power and control of simplest sources or detectors
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Scenario 1
1. Fundamentals of radiometry and photometry
2. Physical principles of semiconductors
3. Light emitting Diodes: LEDs
4. Laser diodes
5. Photo-Detectors: photodiodes and image sensors
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Scenario 1
[1] B.E.A. Saleh & M.C. Teich, 'Fundamentals of photonics', 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
[2] E.F. Schubert, 'Light-emitting diodes', Cambridge University Press, 2003.
[3] A. Yariv & P. Yeh, 'Photonics: optical electronics in modern communications', Oxford University Press, 2007.
[4] G Rieke, 'Detection of light: from the ultraviolet to the submillimeter', Cambridge University Press, 2003.
[5] S. Kasap, H. Ruda and Y. Boucher, 'Cambridge Illustrated Handbook of Optoelectronics and Photonics', Cambridge University Press,2009.
[6] T. Tsujimura, 'OLED display fundamentals and applications', 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2017
[7] M. Fox 'Quantum optics. An introduction' , Oxford University Press, 2006.
[8] J.R. Flores 'Dispositivos Opto-elecrónicos', Ed. autor, 2009
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Scenario 1
CG02 - Be able to analyze and synthesize
CG05 - Apply knowledge to solve complex problems.
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - Knowledge about how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
CB9 - Ability to communicate conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 - Learning skills allowing to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
CT01 - Ability to interpret texts, documentation, reports and academic articles in English, scientific language par excellence.
CT02 - Develop the capacity to make responsible decisions in complex and / or responsible situations.
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Scenario 1
The theory classes will be dedicated to the explanation of the contents of the subject following a format of master class, although the participation of the students will be encouraged. The seminar classes will be used to solve problems related to the contents presented in previous classes and for the presentation of individual works proposed by the teacher.
It will be made available to the students teaching material of the subject in the Virtual Campus.
Scenario 2 and 3: see contingencey plan in Comments section.
Scenario 1
The evaluation of the students' learning will be based on:
Activity Weight
The realization of works in non-classroom hours 50%
Presentation of works and resolution of practical exercises in the classroom 40%
Active and positive involvement during the in-person classes 10%
However, in accordance with current regulations, all students will be entitled to a final examination that would constitute in this case 100% of the grade.
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Scenario 1
Theory 20 h
Seminars 10 h
Tutor 1 h
Homework 44h
Total student work: 75h
Scenario 2 and 3: no changes
Contingency plan in the event of a possible change of scenery
1) Objectives: no changes
2) Contents: no changes
3) Bibliographic material: no changes
4) Competences: no changes
5) Methodology:
Scenario 2
No changes in the type of teaching are expected, if the traditional enrollment parameters are maintained. If the distance measures did not allow all the students of the subject to attend the face-to-face classes in the assigned classroom and there is not a wider teaching space to accommodate all the students, then some of these measures would be arbitrated:
- Stream the class to part of the students who would follow them from another teaching space of the faculty. Shifts would be established so that all students would follow classes in the same condition.
- Stream the class to part of the students who would follow them from home. Shifts would be established so that all students would follow classes in the same conditions.
Priority will be given when scheduling the activity of the subject in person in the assessment tests. If due to an inevitable rotation of students, the assessment tests will consume an unbearable number of hours, the corresponding teaching would be taught electronically.
The tutorials can be face-to-face or online, they will require an appointment.
Scenario 3
Teaching will be telematic and classes will be developed synchronously in the official class schedule. It may be that, for unexpected reasons, some of the classes take place asynchronously, which will be communicated to the students in advance.
Tutorials will be online and will require an appointment
6) Evaluation
Scenario 3
Written assessment activities that cannot be carried out in person, if they cannot be postponed, will be carried out electronically through the institutional tools in Office 365 and Moodle. In this case, the adoption of a series of measures will be required that will require students to have a device with a microphone and camera. Students may be called for an interview to comment on or explain part or all of the test.
Xesus Prieto Blanco
Coordinador/a- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- Phone
- 881813506
- xesus.prieto.blanco [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor