13024 - Light and Matter: Introduction Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13024
Module Title:Light and Matter: Introduction
  Licht und Materie: Grundlagen
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Fischer, Inga Anita
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students are acquainted with the foundations of light-matter interaction as well as selected applications in material analysis. They not only know how to acquire scientific knowledge but are also able to place physical phenomena into a more general context while exploring links between the different topics. In addition, students possess personal skills such as the capability for teamwork, precise reasoning, perseverance and openmindedness.
Contents:
  • Review of selected phenomena (including refraction, absorption, spectral lines, black body radiation, idealized climate model)
  • Optical spectroscopy
  • Drude-Lorentz model
  • Electromagnetic waves at interfaces
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Laser
  • Nonclassical light
  • Concepts of quantum photonics
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Knowledge of physics at or beyond the bachelor level
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Will be announced during the first lecture: textbooks, scientific publications.
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written examination, 90 min. OR
alternatively and depending on the number of student attendees:
  • an oral examination, 30-45 min. OR
  • a presentation, 30-45 min.
are possible.

The choice of exam (written, oral or presentation) will be announced in the first lecture.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Micro- and Nanoelectronics / PO 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Physik / PO 2021
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialised Module“
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Nanophysics“
  • Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Technology and Devices“

Self-study comprises revising the lecture. The accompanying seminar comprises:
  • reading scientific publications
  • preparation of oral presentations
Module Components:
  • Lecture: „Light and Matter: Introduction“
  • Accompanying exercise
  • Accompanying seminar: journal club
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: