Course - Nanophotonics - TFE4230
Nanophotonics
About
About the course
Course content
This course will focus on general concepts and device developments in the rapidly evolving field of nanoscale optics and photonics. Topics covered include; nano-scale and near-field optics, near-field optical probes, quantum confined materials, plasmonics. Nanophotonic devices to be discussed include: photonic crystals, nanolasers, single-photon sources, nanostructured solar cells and sensors.
Learning outcome
To give students a thorough understanding of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale, as well as applications of photonics in nanotechnology.
Knowledge:
- Understand devices and general concepts used in nano-optics, nano-photonics and nano-optoelektronics.
- Understand nanoscale and near-field optics, optical near-field probes, optical antennas, plasmonics and semiconductor quantum structures.
- Understand the function of photonic crystals, metamaterials, nano-lasers, single photon sources, nano-structured solar cells and sensors.
Skills:
- Combine previously acquired knowledge and skills in electromagnetism, optics and electron physics with new theory to solve practical problems in nano-photonics.
- Make experimental optical measurements on nanoscale semiconductor materials.
General knowledge:
- Reading/study of own project on scientific work in nanophotonics.
- Oral and written presentation of research paper.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, calculation exercises, and student presentations. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. The course may be held in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic electromagnetism, optics and semiconductor physics.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Subject areas
- Physics
- Optics
- Technological subjects