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P&S: Clean Room Technology – Fabrication and Characterization of Photonic Materials

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Juerg Leuthold
The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:22

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

In nanophotonics, the interaction of light with nanometre-sized structures is studied. For example, tiny and at the same time ultra-fast optical circuits are created for a new generation of supercomputers. In the P&S "Clean Room Technology", participants will gain a first insight into the high-tech research laboratory of ETH and IBM Zurich called BRNC ("Binnig and Rohrer Nanotechnology Center"). After a general introduction to nanotechnology and working in a clean room, various nanophotonic materials will be deposited. Subsequently, the optical properties of the materials are measured with the help of so-called ellipsometry and analysed on the computer using models. The P&S ends with a presentation of the results and a short written summary. The P&S is offered for three groups of three participants on ten afternoons spread over the semester. We recommend the P&S for students in their third year of study. Previous MATLAB knowledge is advantageous, but not a prerequisite. The P&S is partly held in English.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
14.02.2025
Signup End
28.02.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Clean Room Technology – Fabrication and Characterization of Photonic Materials
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  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (ETZ K 71)
3 h weekly

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