Nanophotonics

Photons are important information carriers in research and technology, as well as in our every-day lives. This course will explore the basics of the generation, propagation, and detection of optical signals, as well as more advanced topics including lasers, long-distance transport through optical fibers, and the interaction of light with nanostructures. After completing this course the student should be able to understand and discuss the most important optical and photonic concepts used in fundamental science and technology.

The lectures are complemented with problem-class sessions, where relevant problems are solved using pen and paper and/or computer simulations. We typically invite one or two applied scientists for a lecture about cutting-edge applications of photonics in their field.