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 IntroductionYou 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