About Workshop
At nanometer length scales, classical electrodynamics fails to fully describe physical phenomena, giving rise to quantum effects such as confinement, tunneling, discrete energy levels, and strong light–matter coupling. Quantum nanophysics lies at the heart of modern technologies including nanoelectronics, photonics, quantum sensing, metamaterials, and quantum information systems.
This workshop provides a structured introduction to quantum electrodynamics in nanosystems, covering both theoretical foundations and application-oriented perspectives. Participants will explore quantum confinement, plasmon–exciton coupling, near-field effects, and nanoscale energy transfer. The program emphasizes conceptual understanding supported by mathematical models and simulations, making it suitable for researchers entering nanophysics, quantum materials, or nano-optoelectronics.
Aim
This workshop aims to introduce participants to the fundamental principles of quantum nanophysics, with a special focus on electrodynamics at the nanoscale. It explores how quantum effects govern light–matter interactions in nanostructures such as quantum dots, plasmonic systems, and 2D materials. Participants will gain conceptual clarity and computational insight into how electromagnetic fields behave when classical models break down at the quantum scale.
What Participants Will Learn
- Understand the limitations of classical electrodynamics at the nanoscale.
- Explain quantum confinement and its impact on electromagnetic behavior.
- Analyze light–matter interaction in quantum nanostructures.
- Interpret plasmonic and excitonic effects using quantum models.
- Connect theoretical concepts to emerging nano- and quantum technologies.
Structure
Day 1: Introduction to Quantum Nanophysics and Electrodynamics
Electrodynamics vs. Quantum Electrodynamics Electromagnetic waves in nanostructures Quantum states, wave functions, and superposition Quantum entanglement and coherence in nanomaterials Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs) Plasmonic materials (gold, silver nanostructures) and their role in nanophotonics and sensing Applications: Plasmonic biosensors, SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy), and imaging applications. Tools/Applications: Quantum Development Kit (Microsoft), Qiskit (IBM for quantum computing and simulation). COMSOL Multiphysics (Electromagnetic Simulation Tool), MATLAB (Quantum Simulations), FDTD (Finite Difference Time Domain) for light-matter interactionDay 2: Quantum Electrodynamics in Nanoscale Materials Light-matter interaction at the quantum scale Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) in nanostructures Quantum dot behavior in electric fields, their optoelectronic properties Nanoparticle resonances and their influence on quantum devices Applications: Quantum dot-based solar cells, LEDs, and quantum sensing. Role of electrodynamics in qubits, qubit coupling, and decoherence. Quantum sensors: Electrodynamics in gravitational wave detectors and magnetic field sensors.
Tools/Applications: Lumerical FDTD for plasmonics simulations, COMSOL for electromagnetic field simulations in nanomaterials.Day 3: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
Quantum transport and tunneling effects in nanodevices (e.g., transistors, diodes) Photonic devices: Quantum dots, nanowires, and metamaterials for quantum-enhanced optics. Quantum communication: Quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum cryptography Electrodynamics in quantum-enhanced measurements. Quantum sensing, metamaterials, nano-optics. Tools/Applications: Quantum ESPRESSO (simulation of electronic structure), Meep (a finite-difference time-domain solver for photonic devices). Quantum teleportation, quantum-enhanced radar systems, secure communications. Simulation of quantum systems in Qiskit, PySCF (Python for quantum chemistry), and QuTiP (Quantum Toolbox in Python).Important Dates
Registration Ends
07:00 PM
Workshop Dates
2026-01-03
07:00 PM
07:00 PM
What You Will Gain
Outcomes
- Gain strong conceptual understanding of electrodynamics at the quantum scale.
- Learn how quantum effects modify electromagnetic behavior in nanostructures.
- Understand real-world applications in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and quantum devices.
- Be able to read and interpret advanced research literature in quantum nanophysics.
- Build a foundation for advanced study or research in quantum and nanoscale science.
Who Should Attend
- Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Physics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields.
- Research scholars working in nanophysics, quantum materials, photonics, plasmonics, or condensed matter physics.
- Professionals interested in quantum-scale electrodynamics and nanoscale devices.
- Individuals with basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism.