Modern Physics and its Application in Electrical Engineering

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Lecturers

Assoc. Prof.
Saša Ilijić
Prof.
Silvio Hrabar
Prof.
Zvonimir Šipuš

Course Description

Physical limitations of classical electromagnetic structures. Artificial electromagnetic structures (metamaterials and engineering applications). Microscopic physics: quantization of energy, matter waves, Schrödinger's equation and interpretation of the wave function. Matrix description of quantum physics: Dirac notation, comparison of classical and quantum harmonic oscillator, coherent states. Electromagnetic wave in birefringent crystal, comparison of classical and quantum approach, engineering applications (quantum encryption). Terahertz and nano-electromagnetic systems. Optical communications, photonics and optoelectronics. Computational approach to electromagnetic problems.

Study Programmes

University undergraduate
[FER3-EN] Computing - study
Elective Courses (5. semester)
[FER3-EN] Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - study
Elective Courses (5. semester)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain 3D Schrödinger equation
  2. Explain orbital angular momentum in quantum mechanics and electron spin
  3. Explain Maxwell equations and electromagnetic waves in dielectrics and conductors
  4. Explain dispersion relations
  5. Explain the impact of electric and magnetic fields on the energy levels of electrons
  6. Explain the bonding of atoms to molecules and crystals.

Forms of Teaching

Lectures

Lectures in 2 cycles of 7 and 6 weeks

Seminars and workshops

Seminars

Laboratory

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Work with mentor

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Other

Discussions

Grading Method

Continuous Assessment Exam
Type Threshold Percent of Grade Threshold Percent of Grade
Seminar/Project 0 % 70 % 0 % 70 %
Final Exam: Oral 30 %

Week by Week Schedule

  1. Introduction: Physical limitations of classical electromagnetic structures
  2. Artificial electromagnetic structures: metamaterials
  3. Engineering applications of metamaterials in the radiofrequency regime : miniaturization of antennas and waveguides, radar invisibility
  4. Engineering applications of metamaterials in the optical regime: plasmonics and metatronics
  5. Transition to microscopic physics: energy quantization, matter waves, Schrödinger's equation and interpretation of the wave function
  6. Dirac notation and matrix formulation of quantum physics
  7. Comparison of quantum and classical harmonic oscillator
  8. Midterm exam
  9. Electromagnetic wave in a birefringent crystal, comparison of classical and quantum explanations, engineering applications (quantum encryption)
  10. Terahertz and nano-electromagnetic systems, "light" computers - a combination of classical electromagnetism and quantum physics
  11. Optical communications, photonics and optoelectronics
  12. Computational solving of electromagnetic problems: the importance of the physical picture
  13. Computational solution of electromagnetic problems: classic and smart antenna systems
  14. Computational solving of electromagnetic problems: classical and smart metasurfaces
  15. Final exam

Literature

D. Horvat (2011.), Fizika 2: titranje, valovi, elektromagnetizam, optika i uvod u modernu fiziku, Neodidakta
W. Douglas, K. Do-Hoon, Kwon (ur.) (2014.), Transformation Electromagnetics and Metamaterials, Springer
S. Zouhdi, A. Sihvola, A. Vinogradov (ur.) (2009.), Metamaterials and Plasmonics: Fundamentals, Modelling, Applications, Springer
N. Engheta, R. Ziolkowski (ur.) (2006.), Metamaterials, Physics and Engineering Explorations, Wiley and IEEE Press

For students

General

ID 223358
  Winter semester
5 ECTS
L2 English Level
L1 e-Learning
60 Lectures
0 Seminar
0 Exercises
0 Laboratory exercises
0 Project laboratory

Grading System

89 Excellent
76 Very Good
63 Good
50 Sufficient

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