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Explore comprehensive nanophotonic modeling techniques through this extensive course covering photonic crystals, electromagnetic simulation methods, and advanced computational tools. Master Bloch theorem fundamentals and bandstructure calculations for 1D, 2D, and 3D photonic crystals, including defects, waveguides, and photonic crystal slabs. Learn to use MIT Photonic Bands (MPB) software for bandgap calculations and optimization in triangular lattices and complex 3D structures. Dive into transfer matrix methods, S-matrices, and T-matrices for analyzing periodic structures, with hands-on experience using S4 and CAMFR simulation tools for metasurface calculations and light trapping applications. Develop expertise in Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) methods using MEEP software to model waveguides, ring resonators, nonlinear Kerr effects, and photovoltaic light trapping systems including perovskite-silicon tandem cells. Study advanced topics including laser simulation in photonic crystals and omniguide fibers, beam propagation methods, and finite element method (FEM) applications for waveguide mode solving and thermal transport modeling. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications in thermophotovoltaics, plasmonic nanoparticle systems, and local density of states calculations, with validation against experimental results throughout the curriculum.
