2022 Faculty Courses School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Graduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fundamentals of Light and Matter IIb
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Dai Taguchi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- EEE.D532
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
We will discuss light and matter related topics on the basis of dielectric physics approach that allows one to evaluate and utilize these phenomena in materials and devices. The light and matter, and their links will be discussed followed by understandings of electromagnetism, quantum physics, fundamentals on light and matters. We will see how light, both as a classical electromagnetic wave and as a quantum, bridges world of electronics and that of light. Example on evaluating method, applications in electronic devices, and background theories will be introduced. Please get ideas on light and matter related topics and new research subject on the basis of dielectric physics approach.
This lecture is mainly planned for students in Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Of course, anybody who are going to learn Fundamentals of Light and Matter are welcome. For the students who completed Fundamentals of Light and Matter I, this lecture is highly recommended. The classes will provide follow-up contents and give further advanced concepts related to light and matter.
Course description and aims
You can discuss light and matter on the basis of dielectric physics approach, following fundamental understanding of electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and light and matter.
Keywords
Dielectric physics, charge displacement, dipole, semiconductor, dipolar power source, evaluation method, optical second-harmonic generation, electric-field-induced optical second-harmonic generation, triboelectric generator, diagnostics, pre-electrical breakdown phenomena.
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Every class will be followed by a short homework.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction, light and matters in electrical and electronic engineering | You can discuss light and electrical materials on the basis of dielectric physics approach. |
| Class 2 | Optically evaluating carrier behavior in materials and devices | You will understand evaluating concept of, 2-1) Time-of-flight (TOF), 2-2) Transient electroluminescence, 2-3) charge modulation spectroscopy, etc |
| Class 3 | Nonlinear optical evaluation of charge displacement and dipolar alignment | You will understand optical second-harmonic generation measurement as a method to evaluate 3-1) dipolar alignment, 3-2) charge displacement |
| Class 4 | Interfaces in electrical materials and devices and light phenomena | You may understand interfacial phenomena in two aspects. 4-1) Charge accumulation at the interface, i.e., Maxwell-Wagner effect, and related optical phenomena. 4-2) Interfacial orientational ordering of molecules and related optical phenomena. |
| Class 5 | Light action as electrical power source | You will discuss electrical power generation stimulated by light. (5-1) Power generation by photocarrier separation. (5-2) Power generation by dipolar rotation. |
| Class 6 | Diagnostics of electrical materials and optical phenomena | You can catch concept of diagnostic method and pre-electrical breakdown phenomena in electrical and electronic materials, with examples of light-related phenomena. |
| Class 7 | Summary | Please summarize light and matter related topics on the basis of dielectric physics approach. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, please utilize text books and submit homeworks given in a class.
Textbook(s)
M. Iwamoto, D. Taguchi, Maxwell Displacement current and Optical second-harmonic generation in organic materials, World Scientific, Singapore, 2021. (On dielectric physics approach)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
M. Iwamoto, D. Taguchi, Thermally stimulated current in electrical and electronic materials, Coronasha, Tokyo, 2014. [in Japanese] (Mainly on thermally stimulated current on the basis of dielectric physics)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Please discuss links between light phenomena and electric materials and devices, on the basis of dielectric physics approach. Report (ca. 70％) and homework submission（ca. 30％）.
Related courses
- EEE.D431 ： Fundamentals of Light and Matter I
- PHY.C446 ： Light and Matter I
- PHY.C447 ： Light and Matter II
- EEE.D531 ： Fundamentals of Light and Matter IIa
- EEE.D533 ： Fundamentals of Light and Matter IIc
- EEE.D541 ： Fundamental of spectroscopic measurements and its development
- EEE.D532 ： Fundamentals of Light and Matter IIb
Prerequisites
No required something.