Fundamentals of Integrated Photonics

Instructors: Prof. Lionel Kimerling, MIT and Dr. Sajan Saini, MIT
Duration: 4 weeks
Format: Self-paced

Prof. Kimerling and Dr. Saini introduce 21st century technology drivers for datacom, RF wireless, sensing, and imaging applications, that require uniquely integrated photonics chip solutions. The instructors review the fundamentals of light-matter interaction and optical confinement, and examine basic chip device components as examples of PIC design engineering principles.