Photonic Integrated Circuits: from Theory to Practice and Applications

Photonic Integrated Circuits: from Theory to Practice and Applications

Ghent University
In-person
8 ECTS
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Photonic Integrated Circuits: from Theory to Practice and Applications

Driven by the current needs of data centers and artificial intelligence, the field of integrated photonics is growing rapidly, resulting in a shortage of skilled researchers and engineers. This micro-credential is designed to equip lifelong learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a difference in this cutting-edge field, from core technologies to diverse applications in telecommunications, data communications, sensors and biomedical technology, and quantum information processing.

Both simulation and modeling of chip design are covered, as well as insight into the necessary materials and fabrication techniques to ultimately characterize and measure a working photonic chip.

Organisers

Ghent University

Delivery mode

In-person

Location

Ghent, Belgium

Timing

Fixed Schedule

Target audience

BSc students
MSc students
PhD researchers
Industry Professionals

Language

English

Learning outcomes

  1. Understanding of the working principles of PIC components (active and passive), and how they can be combined into circuits
  2. Understanding the essential modelling and simulation techniques for PICs components and circuits, being able to select the most suitable method for a problem, and applying the techniques (with commercial tools).
  3. Understanding photonic circuit formalisms, how they differ from electronic circuits. Being able to construct photonic circuits, simulate them, and generate a layout that can be fabricated.
  4. Understanding the fundamental concepts of wavelength filters, and the different implementations with their strengths and weaknesses.
  5. An insight into the different technology platforms for PICs, their fabrication processes, and how PICs can serve a diversity of applications.
  6. Having hands-on experience in designing a photonic integrated circuit with tunable elements, the associated fabrication and packaging flow, and being able to characterize the chip using lab equipment and driver electronics.
  7. An insight in the PIC Ecosystem of Ghent, Leuven and Eindhoven (and beyond).
  8. Connecting with stakeholders.

Topical Area(s) covered in this module

Integrated photonics

Duration or workload

8 ECTS

Competence level

Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

Temporal mode

Scheduled sessions (real-time participation required)

Timing and availability

Fixed Schedule

Learning formats

Lecture
Lab training
Exercises
Independent study
Seminar
Project work
Exam

Pricing

€ 2.600

Target audience

BSc students
MSc students
PhD researchers
Industry Professionals

Entry requirements

BSc in Engineering field, Programming skills.

Assessment method(s)

Exam
Project work

Exam format

On-campus (scheduled)

Organisers

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Ghent University

Contact

Mattias 

Verstuyft

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