This course covers the fundamental principles of wave and geometric optics, photonics and optoelectronics, with an emphasis on applications. Topics may include light propagation and basic properties, polarization, waveguide and optical fibre, optical properties of crystals and semiconductors, semiconductor light emitting didoes, lasers, photodetectors, photovoltaic devices and displays. The course also includes substantial laboratory and project work.

CILO-1: Apply the knowledge and comprehension of the fundamentals, principles, applications, limits, relationships, of all concepts and topics covered by this course. CILO-2: Utilize concepts and principles introduced in the lectures on practical tasks and on industrial study cases. CILO-3: Demonstrate the law of reflection and refraction, understand the function of prism, determine and calculate the images formed by mirrors, spherical refraction surfaces, lens and optical imaging systems, describe different types of main aberrations. CILO-4: Describe and calculate the light wave with formula, the superpositions of two waves, interference, polarization and diffraction. CILO-5: Analyze the characteristics and features of LEDs and lasers based on different semiconductor materials and different architectures. CILO-6: Recognize the state of the art light emitting devices and solar cells and the ongoing research for improved properties or specific applications.