This is an introductory course in silicon photonics for senior and graduate students. Topics covered in this course include: basic properties of silicon waveguides; the essentials of SOI waveguide fabrication; dispersion and propagation loss in Si waveguides; analysis and design of various passive silicon devices; modeling and characterization of silicon modulators; integrated photonic circuit; and layouts for E-beam lithography. This course also includes a laboratory to enhance student’s learning. Students fabricate a thermo-optic MZI modulator in the cleanroom and then characterize its performance. We will discuss experimental work by student groups and comment on student’s learning in this class.

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Azad Siahmakoun, "Fundamentals of silicon photonics: a course for upperclassmen in optical engineering ," Proc. SPIE 10741, Optics Education and Outreach V, 1074103 (Presented at SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications: August 22, 2018; Published: 14 September 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2320369.