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Advanced Topics in Nano-Optics (ELEN90086)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject develops a rigorous foundation for pursuing research in nano-optics. The subject discusses recent developments in nano-optics together with its fundamental underpinnings. The coverage of this material is complemented by exposure to simulation tools. Students undertake a project on a topic of their choosing.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Coverage of selected topics from the following:
- Computational electromagnetics;
- Photonic crystals;
- Optical properties of metal nanostructures;
- Meta-materials;
- Optical tweezers;
- Foundations of far-field and near-field optical microscopy.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
On completion of this subject, it is expected that the student will be able to:
- Design micro- and nano-optical devices (in which the interaction between light and nanostructured materials plays an important role)
- Analytically model micro- and nano- optical devices
- Perform simulations of micro- and nano- optical devices
- Conduct research in micro- and nano- optical devices.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Engineering.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Proficiency in electromagnetics, as typically covered in an undergraduate electrical engineering or physics program, is assumed.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Continuous assessment, including midterm examination and/or homework, to be completed during the semester, requiring approximately 50-60 hours of work. This will not exceed 4 assessments, totaling 40 pages or fewer (worth 40%);
- Final presentation and report, involving an overall time commitment of approximately 90 hours. The final report will not exceed 5 pages, and the final presentation will not exceed 15 minutes (worth 60%).
Intended Leaning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are assessed in the continuous assessment and final presentation and report.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kenneth Crozier Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022