Goals: With the help of current research literature, students acquire knowledge about selected colloidal photonic nanomaterials. They summarize this knowledge in a presentation, which they give in the seminar. They then engage in scientific discussion about their presentation. In this way, they gain broad yet in-depth knowledge of various colloidal photonic nanomaterials and at the same time practice preparing, giving, and defending scientific presentations.
Content: After an introduction to the topic which will also cover a reminder of how to conduct a scientific literature search and about the fundamentals of scientific presentation preparation the students will prepare 20min talks which we will arrange to sessions similar to scientific conferences including 10mins for Q&A towards the end of the semester. Topics may include (non-exclusive list):
- Plasmonic Gold nanoparticles
- Carbon nanotubes
- Quantum dots
- Nanoplatelets
- Semiconductor nanoparticles
- Lanthanide-activated nanocrystals
- Upconversion nanocrystals
- Nanothermometers
- Photon avalanching nanoparticles
The talks should focus on the fundamental working principles of these colloidal particles and may include synthesis and characterization techniques, applications.
During the session-like presentation of the talks the students will also act as chair of the sessions to get first hands-on experience.
- Kursleiter/in: Simon Spelthann