J.D. Joannopoulos, S.G. Johnson, J.N. Winn, R. D. Meade, “Photonic crystals”, PrincetonB.E.A. Saleh, M.C. Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, Wiley
Learning Objectives
Detailed knowledge of the electromagnetic properties of photonic systems Ability of handling and solving problems of photonics Use of the acquired competences in unknown contexts
Prerequisites
Courses recommended: Optics
Teaching Methods
6 CFU.150 total hours ore of the course (including the private study)
Further information
Office Hours Thursday: 15.00-17.00
Type of Assessment
Oral Exam
Course program
Photonic crystals. Scaling properties. Bragg mirrors and planar cavity; polaritons. Two-dimensional systems and membrane. Three-dimensional systems. Superrefraction. Localization of the field at a defect. Photonic microcavities. Purcell effects and strong coupling. Photonic devices.