Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Review of selected phenomena (including refraction, absorption, spectral lines, black body radiation, idealized climate model) • Optical spectroscopy • Drude-Lorentz model • Electromagnetic waves at interfaces • Nonlinear optics • Laser • Nonclassical light • Concepts of quantum photonics

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the module, students are acquainted with the foundations of light-matter interaction as well as selected applications in material analysis. They not only know how to acquire scientific knowledge but are also able to place physical phenomena into a more general context while exploring links between the different topics. In addition, students possess personal skills such as the capability for teamwork, precise reasoning, perseverance and openmindedness.

Assessment

Prerequisite: • Calculate exercise tasks on at least two exercise dates Final module examination: • Written examination, 90 min. alternatively, depending on the number of student attendees, and by arrangement: • an oral examination, 30-45 min. OR • a presentation, 30-45 min. are possible. The choice of form (written , oral exam or presentation) will be announced in the first lecture.

Remarks

• Study programme Physics B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialised Module“ • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“ • Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Technology and Devices“ Self-study comprises revising the lecture. The accompanying seminar comprises: • reading scientific publications • preparation of oral presentations