[Lecture] 'Analytical Methods for Near-Field Optics' by Prof Gordon

Title: Analytical Methods for Near-Field Optics

Speaker: Dr Reuven Gordon , Ph.D.,  P. Eng., Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, Canada
JSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan

Abstract:
This lecture will overview methods to analyze optics with an emphasis on near-field and plasmonic applications [1]. Methods include the transfer matrix method for multilayer structures, the effective index method, unconjugated orthogonality for lossy/gain systems, mode matching, quasistatic methods and perturbation theory. Applications to biosensors, plasmonic enhancement, and hybrid photonics will be discussed.

[1] Gordon, R. (2023). Analytical Methods for (Near-Field) Optics and Plasmonics. In: Gordon, R. (eds) Advances in Near-Field Optics. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 244. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34742-9_1

Bio:
Reuven Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria. He is a Fellow of Optica, SPIE, and IEEE. Dr. Gordon has authored and co-authored over 200 journal papers (including 15 invited contributions). He is co-inventor eight patents. He has received a Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Award (2001), an Accelerate BC Industry Impact Award (2007), an AGAUR Visiting Professor Fellowship (2009), the Canada Research Chair in Nanoplasmonics (2009-2019), the Craigdarroch Silver Medal for Research Excellence (2011), a Fulbright Fellowship (2016), an NSERC Discovery Accelerator (2017), the Faculty of Engineering Teaching Award (2017) and an JSPS Invitational Fellowship (2023). Dr. Gordon is a Professional Engineer of BC. He has also served as conference chair for several conferences, including SPIE NanoScience + Engineering and NFO16. Dr. Gordon is a Deputy Editor for Optics Express.