Build understanding in six stages.
Begin with classical optical modes; add quantization and emitters; progress to integrated devices and research methods.
Stage 01Light confined below the wavelengthModes, Maxwell equations, evanescent waves and optical confinement.
Stage 02Quantum Light and EmittersQuantization of electromagnetic fields, photons and emitter–cavity coupling.
Stage 03Nanophotonic PlatformsPlasmonics, dielectric resonators, metasurfaces, waveguides and integrated devices.
Stage 04Light–Matter Quantum PhenomenaPurcell enhancement, strong coupling, collective emission and nonlinear quantum optics.
Stage 05Quantum Information with PhotonsSingle photons, entanglement, interference, detection and photonic computing.
Stage 06Frontiers, Experiments and DesignTopological photonics, quantum sensing, fabrication, simulation and realistic limitations.