Nanophotonics

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Advances in nanotechnology and fabrication have allowed scientists to control light like never before, bringing topics of science fiction like cloaking, unlimited resolution imaging, nanometer thick optics, and breakthrough treatments for disease into the realm of reality. This class will explore what is possible when you can confine light at the nanoscale and engineer materials at will, covering topics such as light guiding by metals (plasmonics), optical lattices (photonic crystals), arbitrary materials (meta-materials/surfaces), nanoscale lasers (spasers), and stopping light (static optics). Students will be exposed to the newest advances in the field through discussion, projects, and presentations.