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Quantum Optics with Photonic Crystals, Plasmonics and Metamaterials

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Giacomo Scalari
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:54

Abstract

In this lecture, we would like to review new developments in the emerging topic of quantum optics in very strongly confined structures, with an emphasis on sources and photon statistics as well as the coupling between optical and mechanical degrees of freedom.

Content

1. Light confinement 1.1. Photonic crystals 1.1.1. Band structure 1.1.2. Slow light and cavities 1.2. Plasmonics 1.2.1. Light confinement in metallic structures 1.2.2. Metal optics and waveguides 1.2.3. Graphene plasmonics 1.3. Metamaterials 1.3.1. Electric and magnetic response at optical frequencies 1.3.2. Negative index, cloacking, left-handness 2. Light coupling in cavities 2.1. Strong coupling 2.1.1. Polariton formation 2.1.2. Strong and ultra-strong coupling 2.2. Strong coupling in microcavities 2.2.1. Planar cavities, polariton condensation 2.3. Polariton dots 2.3.1. Microcavities 2.3.2. Photonic crystals 2.3.3. Metamaterial-based 3. Photon generation and statistics 3.1. Purcell emitters 3.1.1. Single photon sources 3.1.2. THz emitters 3.2. Microlasers 3.2.1. Plasmonic lasers: where is the limit? 3.2.2. g(1) and g(2) of microlasers 3.3. Optomecanics 3.3.1. Micro ring cavities 3.3.2. Photonic crystals 3.3.3. Superconducting resonators

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantum Optics with Photonic Crystals, Plasmonics and Metamaterials
  • Wed 08:50-10:30 (HIL F 10.3)
  • Wed 09:00-11:00 (ER SA TZ)
2 h weekly
exercise Quantum Optics with Photonic Crystals, Plasmonics and Metamaterials
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIL E 5)
  • Wed 11:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
1 h weekly

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