Semiconductor photonics and quantum structures
PHYS-635 / 2 crédits
Enseignant: Grandjean Nicolas
Langue: Anglais
Remark: Next time spring 2023 to be confirmed
Frequency
Every 2 years
Summary
This course gives an overview of the current trends in semiconductor nanophotonics, with an emphasis on quantum nanostructures and optical cavities. Different light-matter interaction regimes in cavity-quantum structure systems are discussed. Nanophotonic light emitting devices are presented.
Content
1) Introduction (4h)
a. Semiconductor Materials for Photonics
b. Basic physical properties
c. Optical properties – light matter interaction
2) Electronic Properties of semiconductor nanostructures (6h)
a. Quantum confinement
b. Single photon emission – photon entanglement
3) Microcavities and photonic crystals (6h)
a. Planar cavities
b. 2D photonic crystals – 1D nanobeams
4) Light-matter interaction in cavities - Cavity quantum electro-dynamics (8h)
a. Purcell effect
b. Weak and strong coupling regimes
c. Non-linear effects
5) Photonics quantum devices (4h)
a. Quantum well and quantum dot lasers
b. Nanolasers
c. Single photon emitters
Keywords
Nanostructures, photonic cavities, quantum dots, nanolasers
Learning Prerequisites
Important concepts to start the course
Solid state physics, optics
Dans les plans d'études
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session libre)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor photonics and quantum structures
- Cours: 28 Heure(s)