ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Applied Physics
Areas: Optics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
In Photonic Materials, students will gain knowledge about the propagation of light in materials and photonic structures, as well as the optical properties that enable light modulation. Specifically, they will:
- Acquire a fundamental understanding of light-matter interaction within the semi-classical model, including its limitations.
- Learn how light can be modulated through electro-optic, magneto-optic, and acousto-optic effects in materials, along with their technological applications.
- Gain insight into the characteristics and fundamental properties of nanostructures that enable the fabrication of photonic crystals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop familiarity with materials of interest in photonics and understand the structures responsible for optical phenomena in matter.
- Achieve practical proficiency in the models governing the interaction between radiation and matter.
- Accurately describe the most prominent optical effects in materials.
- Semi-clasical theory o Light-matter interaction. Maxwell-Lorentz model. Maxwell-Schrödinger semi-clasical model.
- Linear and nonlinear models of optical properties of materials. Permitivity and susceptibility. Tensorial character. Linear and nonlinear systems response. Crystalline and amorphous materials
- Electro, Magneto and Acusto-Optics Effects. Crystallographic properties of electro, magneto and elasto-optical materials. EO, MO and AO modulators.
- Photonic Crystal Structures. 1D, 2D, and 3D nanometric structures. Band theory. Optical properties. Fabrication technologies.
-Light-Matter Interaction............................................Olaf Stenzel. Unitext for Physics. Springer. 2022
-Optical Effects in Solids............................................David B. Tanner. Cambridge University Press. 2019
-Light & Matter ....................................................... Yehuda B. Band: Editorial John Wiley & Sons. 2006
-Photonic Devices.......................................................... Jia-Ming Liu. Cambridge University Press. 2005
-Optical Properties of Solids......................................................M. Fox. Cambridge University press 2010
-Fundamentals of Photonics.........................................B.E. Saleh & M.C. Teich. John Wiley &n Sons. 2007
-Optical Materials and Applications...............................................................M. Wakaki. CRC Press. 2013
-Photonic Crystals: Molding the flow of light......................Joannopoulos, John D. Princeton University.2008
-Photonic Crystals :Theory, applications, and fabrication....................... Dennis W. Prather.Wiley, cop. 2009
Bibliographic resources online:
In the teaching material prepared by the teachers on "Materials ÓpticosI" located in the Virtual Classroom (Moodle) there are links to web pages, java applets, etc.
-Physics of Light and Optics J.Peatross and M.Ware (libro en liña en aberto: https://optics.byu.edu/textbook)
-Photonic Crystals Molding the Flow of Ligh (libro en liña en aberto: http://www.freebookcentre.net/physics-books-download/Photonic-Crystals-…
- Open Access Books https://www.intechopen.com/
-Web: https://spie.org/education/education-outreach-resources
GENERAL
CG01 - Acquire the ability to perform team research work.
CG02 - Be able to analyze and synthesize.
CG03 - Acquire the ability to write texts, articles or scientific reports according to publication standards.
CG04 - Become familiar with the different modalities used to disseminate results and disseminate knowledge in scientific meetings.
CG05 - Apply knowledge to solve complex problems.
BASIC
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - Knowledge about how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
CB8 - Ability to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB9 - Ability to communicate conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 - Learning skills allowing to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
TRANSVERSAL
CE10 - Understand and assimilate both fundamental and applied aspects of the Physics of light and radiation.
CE11 - Acquire knowledge and mastery of the strategies and systems of transmission of light and radiation.
- The course content will be delivered during class lectures using audiovisual media and experimental demonstrations to enhance understanding.
- Students will be provided with written materials covering the theoretical content, along with appropriate references.
-Seminar sessions will focus on problem-solving and student presentations.
- Individual tutorial support will also be available.
During the first examination opportunity, a continuous assessment system will preferably be followed, based on solving exercises and completing assigned activities. In exceptional cases, a final exam may be administered.
During the second examination opportunity, the student must take the final exam on the date established by the institution.
In cases of academic dishonesty during exercises or assessments, the provisions outlined in the Regulations for the Evaluation of Student Academic Performance and the Review of Grades will apply.
-Study time / Personal work:
1.-Classroom hours:
-Expositive / Interactive: 30 hours
-Evaluation: 2 hours (examination)
2.-Non-presential hours:
-Personal work and other activities: 42 hours
-Tutorials: 1 hour
3.-Total student work: 75 hours
-It is recommended reviewing the basics Optics I and II
-It is recommended a daily study of the subject (theory and exercises) for proper monitoring and do not memorize the material but attend its understanding.
-It is recommended to study the subjects of EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN PHOTONICS to experimentally develop some of the theoretical content exposed on Photonic Materials
-Make use of the recommended literature both theory and problems
- Reviewing the basics of Optics I and II is recommended.
- A daily study routine (theory and exercises) is advised to ensure proper progress and to focus on understanding the material rather than memorizing it.
- It is recommended to take the course EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN PHOTONICS to experimentally explore some of the theoretical content covered in Photonic Materials.
- Make use of the recommended literature for both theoretical concepts and problem-solving.
Ana Isabel Gómez Varela
Coordinador/a- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- anaisabel.gomez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Researcher: Ramón y Cajal
Yago Arosa Lobato
- Department
- Applied Physics
- Area
- Optics
- yago.arosa.lobato [at] usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Post-doctoral Contract
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