Physics

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Nanophotonics and Spectroscopic Methods" course aims to provide the necessary knowledge on spectroscopic and nanophotonics techniques in condensed matter to understand the characteristics of materials from the point of view of electronic, reticular and vibrational degrees of freedom both at equilibrium and out of equilibrium. Different spectroscopic techniques: neutron scattering, scattering and absorption of electromagnetic radiation, will be studied within the formalism of the scattering matrix S and the linear response theorem. It will be understood how from these techniques it is possible to study the spectrum of fundamental excitations in condensed matter such as the phonon spectrum, the electronic absorption of free particles, the effects of the superconductive transition in electromagnetic properties, the vibrational transitions in liquids and biophysical systems. At the end of the course, students will develop quantitative reasoning skills and analytical resolution skills useful for studying, modeling and understanding phenomena related to the electronic and vibrational properties of condensed m SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) Know the fundamentals of the different spectroscopies in the linear response OF 2) To understand how to obtain the spectrum of the relevant excitations of dense and diliut liquids and crystalline solides. OF 3) Understanding the principles of the interaction between radiation and matter neutrons matter B - Application skills OF 4) Learn how to choose the most advantageous spectroscopic technique for the study of specific condensed matter problems OF 5) Understanding the complementarity between spectroscopic techniques OF 6) Be able to understand the potential and experimental limitations of the various techniques considered C - Autonomy of judgment OF 7) To be able to apply in the future the acquired skills to the more general context of condensed matter physics D - Communication skills OF 8) Knowing how to communicate the basic concepts of the different spectroscopic techniques and the results potentially obtainable in the various fields. E - Ability to learn OF 10) Have the ability to autonomously consult basic textbooks and in some cases scientific articles to expand the knowledge developed in the course