Universität Wien

260097 VU Photonics: Linear and nonlinear optics of nanostructured materials and their applications (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 04.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 08.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 11.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 15.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 18.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 22.03. 11:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 08.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 11.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 12.04. 11:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 15.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 19.04. 11:15 - 12:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims:
  1. To grasp basic understanding of the optical properties of photonic materials including nanostructured and non-conventional metamaterials.
  2. To find interests in on-going research related to photonic applications based on these materials.

Contents:
  1. Electromagnetic fields and wave propagation
  2. Optical responses in materials
  3. Semiclassical model of optical transitions in an atom
  4. Low-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures
  5. Periodic layered and photonic crystal band nanostructures
  6. Composite nanostructures
  7. Epsilon-near-zero metamaterials
  8. Soft matters and liquid crystals

Methods
Interactive lectures with regular student participation, homework exercises, take-home exam

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment and permitted materials:
homework exercises (50%), take-home exam (50%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 60% out of homework and take-home scores. Grades will be given as indicated below.
≥ 60%: 4
≥ 70%: 3
≥ 80%: 2
≥ 90%: 1
The take-home exam cannot be repeated without valid reason.

Examination topics

Examination topics:
See “Contents” section

Reading list

This lecture is based on the following materials:
(Text books)

  • J. D. Jackson, "Classical Electrodynamics," 3rd ed. (Wiley, 1998)
  • H. A. Haus, "Electromagnetic Noise and Quantum Optical Measurements" (Springer, 2000)
  • F. Mandl and G. Shaw, "Quantum Field Theory" 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2010)
  • N. Paychambarian, S. W. Koch, and A. Mysyrowicz, "Introduction to Semiconductor Optics" (Prentice-Hall, 1993)
  • A. Yariv and P. Yeh, "Optical Waves in Crystals" (Wiley, 1983)
  • R. W. Boyd, "Nonlinear Optics" 4th ed. (Academic Press, 2020)
  • J.-M. Lourtioz et al., "Photonic Crystals Towards Nanoscale Photonic Devices" (Springer, 2005)
  • W. Cai and V. Shalaev, "Optical Metamaterials" (Springer, 2010)
  • R. A. L. Jones, "Soft Condensed Matter" (Oxford, 2002)
  • Shin-Tson Wu and Deng-Ke Yang, "Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Devices" (Wiley, 2006)

And related review articles can be found in https://talbot.main.jp/~lec2024UV

Association in the course directory

M-ERG

Last modified: Tu 20.02.2024 18:06