Code
IGFE PHY 7427
Domain
Physique
Program
Master
Language
Anglais/English
ECTS Credits
3
Class hours
30
Organisation
Cours/TD/TP/projet/examen : 3Learning objectives
Abality to analyze and understand the challenges in photonics and nanophotonics. Be able to explain the basic phenomenom in the field
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and semiconductor device physics
Content
Objective:
The objective of this module is to train students in the fields of nanophotonics and its applications through the study of the properties of light propagation in nanostructured environments as well as the benefits from nanostructures for optoelectronics.
Outline:
- Photonic integrated circuits
Properties of light waves
Guiding, photonic integrated circuits : building blocs
Example of application : silicon photonics
II - Propagation of light in nanostructured environments
Photonic crystals
Plasmonics
Metamaterial
III - Photonics active devices
Nanostructures for optoelectronics (quantum well, quantum dots, nanowires)
Evaluation
Written test + report on the lab session