151-0911-00L Introduction to Plasmonics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | D. J. Norris |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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151-0911-00 V | Introduction to Plasmonics | 2 hrs |
| D. J. Norris | |||
151-0911-00 U | Introduction to Plasmonics | 1 hrs |
| D. J. Norris |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course provides fundamental knowledge of surface plasmon polaritons and discusses their applications in plasmonics. |
Objective | Electromagnetic oscillations known as surface plasmon polaritons have many unique properties that are useful across a broad set of applications in biology, chemistry, physics, and optics. The field of plasmonics has arisen to understand the behavior of surface plasmon polaritons and to develop applications in areas such as catalysis, imaging, photovoltaics, and sensing. In particular, metallic nanoparticles and patterned metallic interfaces have been developed to utilize plasmonic resonances. The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge to understand and apply the principles of plasmonics. The course will strive to be approachable to students from a diverse set of science and engineering backgrounds. |
Content | Fundamentals of Plasmonics - Basic electromagnetic theory - Optical properties of metals - Surface plasmon polaritons on surfaces - Surface plasmon polariton propagation - Localized surface plasmons Applications of Plasmonics - Waveguides - Extraordinary optical transmission - Enhanced spectroscopy - Sensing - Metamaterials |
Lecture notes | Class notes and handouts |
Literature | S. A. Maier, Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications, 2007, Springer |
Prerequisites / Notice | Physics I, Physics II |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | D. J. Norris |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | The final note of each student will be determined from: 50-Minute Midterm Examination: 25% 120-Minute Final Session Exam: 75% The final note will depend on the student's performance relative to the rest of the class. If a student misses the midterm exam due to a documented case of illness, family emergency, or other legitimate absence, it may be possible that this midterm score is dropped. In that case, the final exam will count 100% toward the student's final note. The midterm exam is closed book, with each student only allowed to bring a standard scientific calculator. An announcement will be made before the exam begins whether this calculator will be necessary. For the final session examination, each student will be allowed to bring two sheets of A4 paper with hand-written notes on both sides of each sheet. Each student can put whatever information they want on these pages, but it must be written or drawn by their own hand. No scanning, printing, or photocopying is allowed. Other than these two sheets, the final session exam is closed book. Each student may also bring a standard scientific calculator. An announcement will be made before the exam begins whether this calculator will be necessary. |
Written aids | For allowed aids, see "Additional information on mode of examination" section. For the midterm exam and the final session exam, devices with internet access and mini computers are not allowed. |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
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