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402-0468-15L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-CHAB , D-PHYS , D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-ITET
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Nanomaterials for Photonic Devices

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Rachel Grange, Dr. Robert Chapman, Dr. Elise Bailly-Rioufreyt, Dr. Virginia Falcone, Dr. Andrea Morandi
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:49

Abstract

The lecture describes various nanomaterials (semiconductor, metal, dielectric, carbon-based...) for photonic applications (optoelectronics, plasmonics, photonic integrated circuits, ordered and disordered structures...). It starts with concepts of light-matter interactions, fabrication and characterization, the description of the properties and the state-of-the-art applications and devices.

Objective

The students will acquire theoretical and experimental knowledge about the different types of nanomaterials (semiconductors, metals, dielectric, carbon-based, ...) and their uses as building blocks for advanced applications in photonics (optoelectronics, plasmonics, photonic crystal, ...). Together with the exercises, the students will learn (1) to read, summarize and discuss scientific articles related to the lecture, (2) to estimate order of magnitudes with calculations using the theory seen during the lecture, (3) to prepare a short oral presentation and report about one topic related to the lecture, and (4) to imagine an original photonic device.

Content

1. Introduction to nanophotonics 2. Wave physics for nanophotonics 3. Characterization of nanomaterials 4. Semiconductors 5. Nonlinear crystals 6. Photonic integrated circuits 7. Optical quantum devices 8. Plasmonics 9. Metasurfaces 10. Graphene & 2D Materials 11. Nanocomposites

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides and book chapter will be available for downloading

Literature

References will be given during the lecture

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes
Optional presentation, report and poster can count for improving the final grade up to 0.25 grade points

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Nanomaterials for Photonic Devices
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HPK D 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Nanomaterials for Photonic Devices
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HPK D 3)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HPK D 3)
1 h weekly

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