Concept

Computational electromagnetics

L'étudiant acquiert une initiation théorique à la méthode des éléments finis qui constitue la technique la plus courante pour la résolution de problèmes elliptiques en mécanique. Il apprend à applique

MICRO-470: Scaling laws in micro & nanosystems

This class adresses scaling laws in MEMS/NEMS. The dominant physical effects and scaling effects when downsizing sensors and actuators in microsystems are discussed, across a broad range of actuation

EE-603: Transient and dynamic analysis of electric power systems

The learning outcome is to increase the knowledge of simulation methods and the role of computers in the management and the operation of electric power systems.

MICRO-420: Selected topics in advanced optics

This course proposes a selection of different facets of modern optics and photonics.

MICRO-471: Fundamentals of integrated photonic components

This course gives an introduction to basic integrated photonics components that are at the core of photonic nanotechnologies today. The course combines theoretical description with practical lab work

EE-200: Electromagnetics I : Transmission lines and waves

Le signal électrique est un vecteur essentiel pour la transmission d'information et d'énergie. En haute fréquence elle se manifeste comme un signal électromagnétique dont l'étude demande le développem

MATH-451: Numerical approximation of PDEs

The course is about the derivation, theoretical analysis and implementation of the finite element method for the numerical approximation of partial differential equations in one and two space dimens

MSE-494: Quantum materials: fundamentals and applications

Introduces the exceptional electromagnetic and optical properties of low-dimensional, Dirac and superconducting materials - the quantum-mechanical models that explain them, and experimental technique

EE-737: Introduction to wave scattering

This advanced theoretical course introduces students to basic concepts in wave scattering theory, with a focus on scattering matrix theory and its applications, in particular in photonics.

EE-445: Microwaves, the basics of wireless communications

This course is an introduction to microwaves and microwave passive circuits. A special attention is given to the introduction of the notion of distributed circuits and to the scattering matrix