Photonic master equations and analogy with quantum mechanics. Photonic crystals in 1D, 2D and 3D. Band gaps. Cavities and waveguides.
6 seminars on recent achievments in photonics
J.D.Joannopolous, S.G.Johnson, J.N.Winn and R.D.Meade, Photonic Crystals (Princeton University Press, 2nd Edition)
B.E.A.Saleh and M.C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics (Wiley, 2nd Edition)
Other books
A.K. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan, Contemporary Optics, (Plenum Press)
A. Yariv and P. Yeh, Optical waves in crystals (Wiley )
Quantum well e dots
P. Harrison, Quantum wells, wires and dots, (Wiley)
J-M. Lourtioz: Photonic Crystals, towards nanoscale photonic devices (Springer 2005)
Sergey V. Gaponenko, Introduction to Nanophotonic, (Cambridge 2010)
Papers
[1] G.C. Reali , Reflection from dielectric materials, Am. J. Phys. 50, 1133 (1982)
[2] F. Intonti et al. Phys. Rev. B 78, 041401 (2008).
[3] S. Vignolini et al. PRL97, 063101 (2010)
[4] N. Caselli et al. Scientific Reports, 5 9606 (2015)
Learning Objectives
Detailed knowledge of the electromagnetic and photonics. Ability of handling and solving problems of electromagnetism, optics and photonics. Use of the acquired competence in unknown contexts
Oral exam divided into two parts: in the first part questions will be asked on the first part of the course (general concepts such as electromagnetic wave propagation, group and energy velocity, graphic method for refraction, propagation in anisotropic media, guided modes, light dispersion and band diagram, properties and applications of photonic crystals, local density of states) which will be followed by a small seminar contribution on a topic chosen by the student on the II part of the course in which recent scientific results are illustrated (plasmonic resonances , laser without threshold, quasi-crystals, near-field and super resolution, non-Hermitian photonics). The exam modality allows to evaluate the specific basic preparation and the acquired ability of elaboration / deepening.
Course program
Advanced topics in classical electromagnetism. Photonic master equations and analogy with quantum mechanics. Perturbation theory. Photonic crystals in 1D, 2D and 3D. Band gaps. Cavities and waveguides. Negative refraction. Purcell effects. Strong coupling. 6 seminars on recent achievments in photonics