Plasmonics and applications [SPHYM134]
- 3 credits
- 15h+15h
- 2nd quarter
Learning outcomes
Theoretical notions to be mastered at the end of the course: optical properties of metals, volume plasmons, surface plasmons-polaritons, localized surface plasmons, excitation methods. To understand the fields of application of plasmonics. Know how to use digital tools to solve a plasmonics problem.
Objectives
• Understand the key concepts of plasmonics such as the optical properties of metals, volume plasmons, surface plasmon-polaritons, localized surface plasmons. • Mobilise these theoretical concepts in order to understand the resulting applications. • Use numerical codes to solve a given plasmonics problem.
Content
1. Electromagnetism of metals and plasmon. 2. Surface plasmon polariton 3. Characterisation and applications of surface plasmon polaritons 4. Localized surface plasmas 5. Characterisation and applications of localised surface plasmons
Teaching methods
Alternating lectures and flipped classes + Individual work on an application. Tutorials are also planned for the digital aspects.
Evaluations
In-session open course examination (1/4) Report on practical work (1/4) Work (1/2)
Recommended readings
-Plasmonic: Fundamentals and applications. S.A. Maier. Springer 2007 - Absorption and Scattering of light by small particles. C.F. Bohren, D.R. Huffman 1983 - Optical Properties of Metal Cluster. U. Kreibig and M. Vollmer. Springer 1995 - PLasmon surface. H. Raether. Springer-Verlag 1988
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
