Course detail

Concepts of Nanophotonics

FSI-9VKNAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course deals with the newly developing and fascinating area concerned with controlling light at a subwavelength scale where spatial confinement considerably modifies light propagation and light–matter interaction.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

PhD student gains insight into concepts of nanophotonics.

Prerequisites

Students should know the theory of the electromagnetic field and elements of the solid state physics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline, or through individual discussions with students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The doctoral student prepares an essay on the topic related to the dissertation and then a debate is held to demonstrate the doctoral student's orientation in the concepts of nanophotonics,

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of nanophotonics including the underlying principles and some current trends.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Joseph W. Haus (Ed.), “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanophotonics,” Woodhead Publishing, (2016) (EN)
L. Novotny and B. Hecht, “Principles of Nano-Optics,” (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press (2012) (EN)
M. Agio, A. Alu, “Optical Antennas,” Cambridge Univ. Press (2013) (EN)
P. N. Prasad, “Nanophotonics,” Wiley-Interscience (2004) (EN)
S. A. Maier, “Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications,” Springer (2007) (EN)
S. Enoch, N. Bonod (eds.), “Plasmonics,” Springer (2012) (EN)
S. V. Gaponenko, “Introduction to Nanophotonics,” Cambridge University Press (2010) (EN)

Recommended reading

Joseph W. Haus (Ed.), “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanophotonics,” Woodhead Publishing, (2016) (EN)
L. Novotny and B. Hecht, “Principles of Nano-Optics,” (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press (2012) (EN)
M. Agio, A. Alu, “Optical Antennas,” Cambridge Univ. Press (2013) (EN)
P. N. Prasad, “Nanophotonics,” Wiley-Interscience (2004) (EN)
S. A. Maier, “Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications,” Springer (2007) (EN)
S. Enoch, N. Bonod (eds.), “Plasmonics,” Springer (2012) (EN)
S. V. Gaponenko, “Introduction to Nanophotonics,” Cambridge University Press (2010) (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-FIN-P Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-FIN-K Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.

Syllabus

The course deals with the newly developing and fascinating area concerned with controlling light at a subwavelength scale where spatial confinement considerably modifies light propagation and light–matter interaction.

1. Fields and waves in optics and quantum mechanics
2. Light-matter interaction
3. Elements of near-field optics. Optical microscopy at subwavelength scale.
4. Elements of nonlinear optics
5. Quantum emitters
6. Plasmonics. Optical response of metals. Plasmons. Surface plasmon polaritons on metal surfaces.
7. Nanoplasmonics. Light interaction with small structures. Optical properties of metal nanoparticles and complex nanoparticles.
8. Optical antennas.
9. Coupling between excitations in nanostructures and materials.
10. Matamaterials. Negative index of refraction materials.
11. Metasurfaces.
12 . Wave propagation in periodic media. Photonic crystals.
Depending on the doctoral thesis, the topics may be modified.