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Optical properties of solids

ВБ 3.7

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2021/2022

2 Semester

3

As a result of studying the course “Optical properties of solids” the students of the specialization will acquire the systematic knowledge of the problems of solid state optics, spectroscopic methods of solids diagnostics and modern achievements in solid state nanophysics and photonics.

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Prior to studying the course “Optical properties of solids” the students of the specialization must learn the courses “General physics (Optics)”, “Quantum mechanics”, “Physical electronics” and “Semiconductor electronics” which are taught during the II, III and IV years of studies. The compulsory requirement is also the understanding of the optical and spectroscopic experiments which the student must achieve while working in the laboratories during of the practical courses in optics and atomic physics.

The course “Optical properties of solids” covers the topics elucidating the origin of the phenomena occurring at the interaction of the electromagnetic waves from different spectral diapasons with solids; basic principles of optical studies of solids; classical and modern methods of spectroscopic characterization of solids; influence of quantum confinement on the spectral characteristics of absorption,emission and scattering by solids; state-of-the-art achievements on the fields of solid state nanophysics and photonics. The main topics of the course. Basics of solid state crystalline structure and electronic bands structure. Phonons in crystals. Spectroscopy of optical absorption. Raman scattering of light. Basics of nanophysics. Quantum confinement/ and its influence on the electronic structure. Nanotechno;ogy. Photonics and photonic crystals. Nanoplasmonics. Spintronics and spintronic phenomena in optics. Surface enhances Raman scattering, SERS. Optics of metamaterials (negative n materials). Basics of the experimental spectroscopic studies of solids. Methods of nanoobjects characterization: near-field spectroscopy, atomic force spectroscopy, tunneling microscopy.

1. Peter Yu, Manuel Cardona “Fundamentals of semiconductors”, 4th edition, Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, 2010, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00710-1. 2. C. Kittel “Introduction to solid state physics”, 8th edition, 2004, John Willey and sons, Inc. 3. Ashcroft, Neil W.; Mermin, N. David (2013). Festkörperphysik (in German). Translated by Gress, Jochen. Munich: München Oldenbourg. 4. M, Banwell “Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy”, 4th edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2017. 5. Born, Max; Wolf, Emil (1999). Principles of optics: electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light (7th expanded ed.). 6. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-64222-1. OCLC 1151058062. 7. J.I. Pankove “Optical processes in semiconductors” (Dover books on Physics) 2 nd revised edition, Dover Publications; 2nd Revised ed. edition (November 18, 2010)

The course “Optical properties of solids” includes the following types of – lections, practical studies and self-education. The aim of a lection is to teach students the theoretical knowledge of subjects and to promote the intellectual level of students. During the lections the students will pass short (5-7 min) quizzes. The practical classes (seminars) serve as a connecting link between lections and self-education of students. The aim is to achieve the advanced understanding of the theoretical basis of the course and to practice public presenting of scientific reports, logical interpretation of scientific topics and to acquire the skills of scientific discussions. Practical classes imply students’ presentations on the chosen topics and referee’s remarks of the class-mates.

The course “Optical properties of solids” is graded in accordance with the module-rating system. The course consists of two modules. It is graded by 100-points scale. The quality of study is tested using the following approaches: short written quizzes, colloquium, students’ presentations on the chosen topics, and final semesters test.

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