Concepts of Nanophotonics (FSI-9VKN)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr.  
Supervising institute: ÚFI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The objective of the course is to present a basic overview of nanophotonics including the underlying principles and some current trends.
Learning outcomes and competences:
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.
Course contents:
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.
Teaching methods and criteria:
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,
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 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.
Literature - fundamental:
1. S. V. Gaponenko, “Introduction to Nanophotonics,” Cambridge University Press (2010)
2. Joseph W. Haus (Ed.), “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanophotonics,” Woodhead Publishing, (2016)
3. P. N. Prasad, “Nanophotonics,” Wiley-Interscience (2004)
4. L. Novotny and B. Hecht, “Principles of Nano-Optics,” (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press (2012)
5. S. A. Maier, “Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications,” Springer (2007)
6. S. Enoch, N. Bonod (eds.), “Plasmonics,” Springer (2012)
7. M. Agio, A. Alu, “Optical Antennas,” Cambridge Univ. Press (2013)
Literature - recommended:
1. S. V. Gaponenko, “Introduction to Nanophotonics,” Cambridge University Press (2010)
2. Joseph W. Haus (Ed.), “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanophotonics,” Woodhead Publishing, (2016)
3. P. N. Prasad, “Nanophotonics,” Wiley-Interscience (2004)
4. L. Novotny and B. Hecht, “Principles of Nano-Optics,” (2nd edition) Cambridge University Press (2012)
5. S. A. Maier, “Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications,” Springer (2007)
6. S. Enoch, N. Bonod (eds.), “Plasmonics,” Springer (2012)
7. M. Agio, A. Alu, “Optical Antennas,” Cambridge Univ. Press (2013)
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-FIN-P full-time study --- -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-FIN-K combined study --- -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W