David J. Norris: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. David J. Norris |
| Field | Materials Engineering |
| Address | Professur für Material-Engineering ETH Zürich, LEE P 210 Leonhardstrasse 21 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 53 60 |
| dnorris@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||
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| 151-0952-00L | Nanophotonics: from Fundamentals to Applications | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. J. Norris, R. Quidant | ||||||||
| Abstract | Nanophotonics exploits the unique optical properties of nanostructured materials to boost our control over light, beyond what conventional optics can do. In particular, nanophotonics has proven to offer a unique toolbox to engineer light on the nanometer scale, benefiting a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines, ranging from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. | |||||||||||
| Learning objective | The purpose of this course is threefold: (i) to introduce students to the principal concepts of nanophotonics, (ii) to describe some of the main nanophotonics implementations to control light on the nanometer scale, and finally (iii) to present specific applications where nanophotonics has made breakthrough contributions. | |||||||||||
| Content | I- INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS 1. The diffraction limit and the challenges of conventional optics 2. The optical near field 3. Reminders on light-matter interaction 4. Reminders on optical resonators II- PLASMONICS 1. Surface plasmon polaritons 2. Localized surface plasmons 3. Hot carriers 4. Thermoplasmonics III- DIELECTRIC NANOPHOTONICS 1. Mie resonances in subwavelength particles 2. Electric versus magnetic resonances 3. Mode engineering and directional scattering 4. Dielectric nanophotonics versus plasmonics IV- ARTIFICIAL PHOTONIC MATERIALS 1. Photonic crystals 2. Metamaterials 3. Topological photonics 4. Flat optics, metasurfaces & metalenses V- APPLICATIONS 1. Renewable energy 2. Biomedicine 3. Information and Communication Technology | |||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Class notes and handouts | |||||||||||
| Literature | - Introduction to Nanophotonics - Benisty, Greffet & Lalanne - Absorption and scattering of light by small particles - Bohren & Huffman - Thermoplasmonics - Baffou - Plasmonics - Maier | |||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Physics, Introduction to Photonics | |||||||||||
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| 151-0966-00L | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics for Engineers | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. J. Norris | ||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides fundamental knowledge in the principles of quantum mechanics and connects it to applications in engineering. | |||||||||||
| Learning objective | To work effectively in many areas of modern engineering, such as renewable energy and nanotechnology, students must possess a basic understanding of quantum mechanics. The aim of this course is to provide this knowledge while making connections to applications of relevancy to engineers. After completing this course, students will understand the basic postulates of quantum mechanics and be able to apply mathematical methods for solving various problems including atoms, molecules, and solids. Additional examples from engineering disciplines will also be integrated. | |||||||||||
| Content | Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics - Historical Perspective - Schrödinger Equation - Postulates of Quantum Mechanics - Operators - Harmonic Oscillator - Hydrogen atom - Multielectron Atoms - Crystalline Systems - Spectroscopy - Approximation Methods - Applications in Engineering | |||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Class Notes and Handouts | |||||||||||
| Literature | Text: David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3rd Edition, Cambridge University Press. | |||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Analysis III, Mechanics III, Physics I, Linear Algebra II | |||||||||||