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| | Stefan Strauf | | Assistant Professor | | Location: | 724 Burchard | | Phone: | 201.216.5639 | | Fax: | 201.216.5638 | | Email: | strauf@stevens.edu |
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PEP 503:Introduction to Solid State Physics
Description of simple physical models which account for electrical conductivity and thermal properties of solids. Basic crystal lattice structures, X-ray diffraction and dispersion curves for phonons and electrons in reciprocal space. Energy bands, Fermi surfaces, metals, insulators, semiconductors, superconductivity and ferromagnetism. Fall semester. Typical text: Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics. |
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PEP 209:Modern Optics
Concepts of geometrical optics for reflecting and refracting surfaces, thin and thick lens formulations, optical instruments in modern practice, interference, polarization and diffraction effects, resolving power of lenses and instruments, X-ray diffraction, introduction to lasers and coherent optics, principles of holography, concepts of optical fibers, optical signal processing. Spring semester. |
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PEP 509:Intermediate Waves and Optics
The general study of field phenomena; scalar and vector fields and waves; dispersion phase and group velocity; interference, diffraction and polarization; coherence and correlation; geometric and physical optics. Typical text: Hecht and Zajac, Optics. Spring semester. |
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NANO 600:Nanoscale Science and Technology
This course deals with the fundamentals and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Size-dependent phenomena, ways and means of designing and synthesizing nanostructures, and cutting-edging applications will be presented in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner. |
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EE 509:Intermediate Waves and Optics
The general study of field phenomena; scattering and vector fields and waves; dispersion, phase, and group velocity; interference, diffraction, and polarization; coherence and correlation; and geometric and physical optics. |
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PEP 221:Physics Lab I for Scientists
An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves. |
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PEP 222:Physics Lab II for Scientists
An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves. |
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NANO 525:Techniques of Surface and Nanostructure Characterization
Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experiments, selected from among the following topics, depending on student interest: vacuum technology; thin-film preparation; scanning electron microscopy; infrared spectroscopy, ellipsometry: electron spectroscopies-Auger,
photoelectron, LEED; ion spectroscopies SIMS, IBS, field emission; surface
properties-area, roughness, and surface tension.
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PEP 211:Physics Lab for Engineers
An introduction to experimental physics. Students learn to use a variety of techniques and instrumentation, including computer controlled experimentation and analysis, error analysis and statistical treatment of data. Experiments include basic physical and electrical measurements, mechanical, acoustical, and electromagnetic oscillation and waves, and basic quantum physics phenomena. |
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| | School: Schaefer School of Engineering & Science | | Department: Physics and Engineering Physics | Program: Nanotechnology / Applied Physics
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| | | | Research | | My research interests are in experimental nanophotonics and nanoelectronics with a particular focus on nanostructured devices scaled down to the ultimate quantum limit where one can control and manipulate individual electrons, excitons, or photons. The approach utilizes nanostructures made from semiconductor quantum dots, photonic crystals, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. These nanostructures are ideal testbeds for fundamental aspect of light-matter interaction and quantum electrodynamic phenomena of electrons and photons and they address device applications in quantum photonics, optoelectronics, sensing, and information processing. | | Education | | 2003-2006 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California at Santa Barbara, CA, USA, Materials Department (Petroff group), Physics Department (Bouwmeester group)
2002 Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Solid-State Physics (IFP), University of Bremen, Germany 1998-2001 Ph.D. Physics, University of Bremen, Germany 1996-1997 M.Sc. Physics, University of Bremen, Germany
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| | Achievements & Professional Societies | |
| | Honors & Awards | - 2008 Harvey N. Davies Memorial Award for Research Excellence, Stevens Institute of Technology (one award per year)
2003-2004, Postdoctoral fellowship, 18 month, Max-Kade Foundation, NYC, USA. Granted proposal: "Quantum dots in microcavities for efficient single photon generation" - 2002, Postdoctoral fellowship, 12 month, Institute of Solid-State Physics, University of Bremen, Germany
- Summa Cum Laude Honor (2002) University of Bremen, Germany
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| | | Professional Societies | Member, Optical Society of America (OSA) Member, Amercian Physical Society (APS) Member, Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG)
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S. Strauf, N.G. Stoltz, M.T. Rakher, L.A. Coldren, P.M. Petroff, and D. Bouwmeester. "High frequency single photon source with polarization control", Nature Photonics 1, 704 (2007), (cover article). See also News & Views article by C. Santori and Interview with Nature Photonics editor D. Gevaux in the same issue. NPhoton-Link .
J.-S. Choi, M. T. Rakher, K. Hennessy, S. Strauf, A. Badolato, P. M. Petroff, E. Hu, D. Bouwmeester. "Evolution of the onset of coherence in a family of photonic crystal nanolasers", Appl. Phys. Lett. 91, 031108 (2007). , APL-Link .
S. Strauf, K. Hennessy, M.T. Rakher, Y.-S. Choi, A. Badolato, L. C. Andreani, E. L. Hu, P. M. Petroff, and D. Bouwmeester. "Self-tuned quantum dot gain in photonic crystal laser", Phys. Rev. Lett. 96, 127404 (2006). See also news story at PhysOrg: http://www.physorg.com/news64253705.html.
Also featured as a Physics Update in Physics Today, June 2006, p.21
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S. Strauf, M. T. Rakher, I. Carmeli, K. Hennessy, C. Meier, A. Badolato, M.J.A. DeDood, E. G. Gwinn, P. M. Petroff, E. L. Hu, and D. Bouwmeester. "Frequency control of photonic-crystal membrane resonators by mono-layer deposition", Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 043116 (2006), APL-Link .
B. D. Gerardot, S. Strauf, M. J. A. DeDood, A. Bychkov, A. Badolato, K. Hennessy, E. L. Hu, D. Bouwmeester and P. M. Petroff. "Photon Statistics from Coupled Quantum Dots", Phys. Rev. Lett. 95, 137403 (2005), PRL-Link .
N. G. Stoltz, M. T. Rakher, S. Strauf, A. Badolato, D. D. Loftgreen, P. M. Petroff, L. A. Coldren, and D. Bouwmeester. "High-Q optical microcavities using oxid apertured micropillars", Appl. Phys. Lett. 87, 031105 (2005)., APL-Link .
S. M. Ulrich, S. Strauf, P. Michler, G. Bacher, and A. Forchel. "Triggered polarization-correlated photon pairs from a single CdSe quantum dot", Appl. Phys. Lett. 83, 1848 (2003)., APL-Link .
S. Strauf, P. Michler, M. Klude, D. Hommel, G. Bacher, and A. Forchel. "Quantum Optical Studies on Individual Acceptor Bound Excitons in a Semiconductor", Phys. Rev. Lett. 89, 177403 (2002)., PRL-Link .
Conference Proceedings
N. Ai, Y.T. Tsai, Q. Song, E.H. Yang, D.S. Choi and S. Strauf. (2009). "Electro-optical Characterization of Individual Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes", SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications, Orlando, FL. Proc. of SPIE. 7318, 73180Z.
E. H Yang, S. Strauf, F. Fisher and D. S. Choi. (2009). "Carbon-based Nano Devices for Sensors, Actuators and Electronics", Invited Paper, SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications, Orlando, FL. Proc. of SPIE. 7318, 731813.
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