Summer School 3-14 August 2026 in Odense

Are you fascinated by the magic of light and its interaction with nanomaterials?

This course is your gateway to the exciting world of nanophotonics, where we explore how light behaves in materials structured at the nanometer length scale. The science and engineering associated with light-matter interactions in nanostructured materials is crucial for both next-generation photonic technologies and fundamental explorations at the boundary of classical and quantum physics. This course introduces tools used to model and understand the behavior of light in atoms and materials that are structured on small scales compared with the free-space optical wavelength. It’s perfect for students with a background in physical sciences or engineering, especially if you have some knowledge of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.

What You’ll Learn:
• Foundational Concepts: We’ll start with the basics of electromagnetism, including how light behaves in different fields and waves.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in theory, experiments, and demonstrations to see these concepts in action.
• Advanced Applications: Discover how these principles apply to cutting-edge technologies like optical sensing, quantum light generation, and more.
Course Highlights:
• Electromagnetism Basics: Understand far and near-field microscopy, wave propagation, and response theories.
• Light-Matter Interactions: Dive into how light interacts with nanostructured materials and quantum light emitters.
• Polaritonic Excitations: Learn about hybrid light-matter excitations and their technological applications.
• Experimental Techniques: Get hands-on with state-of-the-art tools like scanning near-field optical microscopy and cathodoluminescence spectroscopy.
Join this course to unlock the potential of light in the nanoscale world and be at the forefront of next-generation photonic technologies!