227-0303-00L Advanced Photonics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | A. Dorodnyy, A. Emboras, M. Burla, P. Ma, T. Watanabe |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | Lecture gives comprehensive insight into nano-scale photonic devices, physical fundamentals behind, simulation techniques and an overview of the design and fabrication. Following applications of nano-scale photonic structures are discussed: waveguides, fiber couplers, light sources, modulators and detectors, photovoltaic cells, atomic-level devices, integrated microwave/optical devices. |
| Learning objective | General training in advanced photonic device design with an overview of simulation, fabrication, and characterization techniques. Hands-on experience with photonic and optoelectronic device modeling and simulation. |
| Lecture notes | The presentation and the lecture notes will be provided every week. |
| Literature | Prof. Thomas Inn: Semiconductor Nanostructures, Oxford University Press Prof. Peter Wurfel: Physics of Solar Cells, Wiley Prof. H. Gatzen, Prof. Volker Saile, Prof. Juerg Leuthold: Micro and Nano Fabrication, Springer |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of semiconductor physics, physics of the electromagnetic filed and thermodynamics. |