Plasmonics (ME 402)

2024 Spring
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Mechatronics(ME)
3
6
İbrahim Kürşat Şendur sendur@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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Formal lecture,Workshop
Simulation
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CONTENT

This course will cover the fundamentals of plasmonics and surface plasmons. This class will provide the basic knowledge for understanding and manipulating surface plasmons and localized plasmons. In addition, emerging applications involving various plasmonics systems will be discussed. Surface plasmons on a single interface, thin film plasmons, localized plasmons on nanoparticles, and plasmonic nano-antennas will be discussed. This course is intended to teach students the principals of plasmonics encountered in different applications. Therefore, this course can be of interest for students in many departments. In addition to homework and exams, an individual project will be assigned to students to apply their new knowledge of plasmonic systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Identify existing and emerging applications of plasmonics.
  • Apply the theoretical basis of surface plasmons for practical applications.
  • Learn surface plasmons on a single interface and thin film plasmons.
  • Learn localized plasmons on nanoparticles and plasmonic nano-antennas.
  • Gain hands-on experience in the modeling and design of simple plasmonics systems.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 2

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 5

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3


1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 5

2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 5

3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 4

4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 3

5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 4

6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 1

7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 1

8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 3

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Midterm 30
Individual Project 30
Homework 40

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Textbook

Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications, Stefan Maier, Springer

Surface Plasmons on Smooth and Rough Surfaces and on Gratings, Heinz Raether, Springer-Verlag.