Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Basic understanding of light-matter interaction on nano (subwavelength) scale, knowledge of recent developments and applications of artificial materials designed to achieve advantageous and unusual electromagnetic and optical properties.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 07.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Konstantin Simovski, Sergei Tretiakov
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Konstantin Simovski, Sergei Tretiakov
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Introduction (motivation - what changes if light "sees" particles which are smaller or comparable in size with the wavelength and why this is important); Photonic crystals; Plasmonic nanoparticles; Plasmonic waveguides (including particle chains); Metamaterials (definition and why they are promising), Superlens; Metasurfaces (including extraordinary transmission and perfect absorption); Review of applications (SERS, surface plasmon microscopy, nanostructured solar cells, thermophotovoltaics, metatronics, etc.)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Homework exercises, seminar presentations, and exam.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact hours 48 h (2 x 2 h per week, 12 weeks). Independent work 87 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture notes and selected original papers. Textbook in press.
Applies in this implementation:
Course textbook published by Cambridge University Press, see here.
An Introduction to Metamaterials and Nanophotonics
- AUTHORS:
- Constantin Simovski, Aalto University, Finland
- Sergei Tretyakov, Aalto University, Finland
- PUBLICATION PLANNED FOR: September 2020
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic knowledge of electromagnetic theory (waveguides, radiation) and radio engineering (resonance, transmission lines).
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Cuesta Soto Francisco
- Teacher: Heydarian Reza
- Teacher: Simovski Konstantin
- Teacher: Tretiakov Sergei