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Succeed in Electro-Optics

Electro-Optics is an extension of the Physics field of Optics. It concerns generating, controlling and detecting electromagnetic waves through electronic means. It is the study of the components, devices and systems which operate by modification of the optical properties of a material by an electric field. A branch of electro-optics is optoelectronics, which is the study and application of electronic devices that interact with light.

There is a great need for people who understand electro-optical principles and know how to think logically about the subject. Your knowledge and skills in this areas can help you excel in school, advance your career or improve your business.

The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your knowledge of electro-optics. If you have any questions, send us an email.

Contents


Basic principles

Basics of Optics

Basics of Electro-Optics

Optoelectronic Devices (coming soon)

Generation

Blackbodies

Light-Emitting Diodes

Lasers

Controlling propagation

Infrared Optics

Detection

Photodetectors

Bolometers

Charge-Coupled Devices

CMOS Sensors

Focal-Plane Arrays

Active Pixel Sensors

Resources

General Electro-Optics Reader Feedback

Electro-Optics Resources

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