| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 1 | ECE525 | NANOPHOTONICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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(1) Introducing the basic principles and applications in nanophotonics
(2) Presenting a comprehensive view on physical phenomena related to nano-optics and light-matter interactions
(3) Providing the necessary tools for students to track the latest advancements in nanophotonics
(4) Making the students familiar with simulations and experimental methods in nanophotonics
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Course Content
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Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
Wave optics and wave mechanics
Electrons in periodic structures and quantum confinement effects
Spontaneous emission of photons and lifetime engineering
Stimulated emission and lasing
Photovoltaics
Semiconductor nanocrystals
Plasmonics with metal nanoparticles
Photonic crystals
Density of states on optical processes
Presentations
Presentations
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. TALHA ERDEM
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
Course Category
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Engineering
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%75
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Science
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Understand the basics of nanophotonics and nanooptics |
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| Knowledge about how nanophotonic devices work |
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| Gaining the capability to design nanophotonic devices |
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| Learning how to find the information required to solve a problem related to nanophotonics |
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| Gaining the capability to prepare technical presentations and academic reports on nanophotonics |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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