Advanced Topics in Nano-Optics (ELEN90086)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Continuous assessment, including midterm examination and/or homework. This will not exceed 4 assessments, totaling 40 pages or fewer
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Final presentation and report. The final report will not exceed 5 pages, and the final presentation will not exceed 15 minutes.
| 60% |
Additional details
Intended Leaning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are assessed in the continuous assessment and final presentation and report.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025