CHEM ENG 7104 - Engineering of Optical Materials

This course will introduce fundamental and applied principles of materials for optical engineering. This will include photonic crystal structures, principles of light-matter interactions and light modulation and control. The course will cover fundamental and applied concepts of photonics engineering, and will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. The course should highlight the significance of optical materials engineering in modern society, and contextualise the selection of engineering materials on the basis of their characteristics and end use applications.