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6. Comprehensive List of Publications Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni

6.1 Overview

Publication types

Peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals: 119

Papers in technical journals: 9

Peer-reviewed papers at scientific conferences: 145

Presentations: 81

Monographs, reports, and book chapters: 47

Press releases and reviews (selection): (*) 117

Popular science articles and book recensions: 8

Patents / Utility Models: 9

Awards: (*) 12

Total publications: 420

(*) Not included in the total publications. / In the following list some important papers are printed in bold.

Topics

6.1 Overview 33

6.2 Selection of relevant papers 34

6.3 Periodical and non-periodical waveguide structures 35

6.4 Photonic crystals and photonic band-gap engineering 36

6.5 Organic band-edge and cavity lasers 42

6.6 Plasmonics 44

6.7 Nanophotonics and nanooptics 45

6.8 Optical antennas 46

6.9 Planar waveguide grating filters and Bragg gratings 46

6.10 Ultra-fast FIR photon drag detectors 47

6.11 Coherent THz transmission radiation (SLS Linac) 47

6.12 Fast gain, absorption, and refractive index dynamics 48

6.13 Monolithic integrated mode-locked semiconductor laser diodes and ultra-fast absorbers 48

6.14 Semiconductor pump lasers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser diodes (VCSEL) 49

6.15 Optical interconnects and optical backplane communication 52

6.16 Optical inter-satellite communication 52

6.17 Novel concepts for the FDTD method in computational electromagnetics 52

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6.18 RF technology and microwave electronics 52

6.19 Electromagnetic metamaterials 53

6.20 Electromagnetic metamaterials in biomedical engineering 53

6.21 General MRI issues and biomedical engineering 54

6.22 Process tomography and inverse scattering in natural soils 54

6.23 Microfluidics and physical sorting 54

6.24 General electrical engineering 54

6.25 Theoretical and fundamental aspects of electrodynamics 54

6.26 Science and Technology Studies (STS) 54

6.27 Press releases and reviews (selection) 55

6.28 Miscellaneaous 59

6.29 Monographs, reports and lecture notes 60

6.30 Popular science articles and book recensions 61

6.31 Patents / Utility Models 61

6.32 Awards 62

6.2 Selection of relevant papers

E. Moreno, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, and R. Vahldieck, "Multiple multipole method with automatic multipole setting applied to the simulation of surface plasmons in metallic nanostructures," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 101-111, Jan. 2002.

E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Band structure computations of metallic photonic crystals with the multiple multipole method," Phys. Rev. B, vol. 65, no. 15, pp. 155120-1-10, April 15, 2002. also in: Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 5, no. 16, April 22, 2002. Nanojournal, no. 45, Art. no. 3569, May 19, 2002.

J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Design and optimization of an achromatic photonic crystal bend," Opt. Express, vol. 11, no. 12, pp. 1378-1384, June 16, 2003. also in: Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 8, no. 4, July 28, 2003.

E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Modeling of discontinuities in photonic crystal waveguides with the multiple multipole method," Phys. Rev. E, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 036618-1-12, Sept. 27, 2002.

E. Moreno, F. J. García-Vidal, D. Erni, J. I. Ignacio Cirac, and L. Martín-Moreno, "Theory of plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons," Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 92, no. 23, pp. 236801-1-4, June 11, 2004. also in: Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 4, no. 6, June 8, 2004.

S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, "Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 94, no. 11, pp. 110501-1-4, March 25, 2005. also in: Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 11, no. 13, April 4, 2005. Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 5, no. 4, April 4, 2005.

M. M. Spühler, B. J. Offrein, G.-L. Bona, R. Germann, I. Massarek and D. Erni, "A very short planar silica spot-size converter using a non-periodic segmented waveguide," J. Lightwave Technol., vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1680-1685, Sept. 1998.

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C. Kromer, G. Sialm, C. Berger, T. Morf, M. Schmatz, F. Ellinger, D. Erni, G.-L. Bona, and H. Jäckel, "A 100 mW 4×10 Gb/s transceiver in 80-nm CMOS for high-density optical interconnects," IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits, vol. 40, no. 12, pp. 2667-2679, Dec. 2005, (invited paper).

D. Erni, D. Wiesmann, M. Spühler, S. Hunziker, E. Moreno, B. Oswald, J. Fröhlich and Ch. Hafner, "Applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms in computational optics," ACES Journal: Special Issue on Genetic Algorithms, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 43-60, July 2000. award: Outstanding journal paper award of the year 2000 (Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society ACES).

M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "VISTAS �– A comprehensive system-oriented spatiotemporal VCSEL model," IEEE J. Select. Topics Quantum Electron., Special Issue on Optoelectronic Device Simulation, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 939-948, May/June 2003. software: 3106 downloads (status March 2010).

X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Optical forces on metallic nanoparticles induced by a photonic nanojet," Opt. Express, vol. 16, no. 18, pp. 13560-13568. Sept. 1, 2008. also in: Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 18, no. 15, Oct. 13, 2008. Special mention as "Image of the week," Optics Infobase (OSA), Sept. 2, 2008.

6.3 Periodical and non-periodical waveguide structures and laser cavities

[1] D. Erni, J. Fröhlich, and O. J. Homan, "Analysis and optimization of non-priodic coupled-cavity laser diodes," Latsis Symposium on Computational Electromagnetics, Sept. 19-21, Zürich, Switzerland, pp. 248-254, 1995.

[2] D. Erni, "MMP analysis of very short doubly perturbed waveguide structures," 7th European Conf. on Integrated Optics ECIO'95, April 3-6, Delft, the Netherlands, pp. 387-390, 1995.

[3] D. Erni, Periodische und nicht-periodische Wellenleitergitter- und Laserkavitätskonzepte. Diss. ETH, No. 11654, Zürich, 1996, (DOI: 10.3929/ethz-a-001658939).

[4] D. Erni, "Nichtperiodische Konzepte in integrierten optischen Wellenleiterstrukturen," Bulletin SEV/VSE 3/97, vol. 88, no. 3, pp. 11-16, March 1997.

[5] D. Erni, M. M. Spühler, and J. Fröhlich, "A generalized evolutionary optimization procedure applied to waveguide mode treatment in non-periodic optical structures," 8th European Conf. on Integrated Optics ECIO'97, April 2-4, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 218-221, 1997.

[6] D. Erni, M. M. Spühler, and J. Fröhlich, "Evolutionary optimization of non-periodic coupled-cavity semiconductor laser diodes," Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE), Special Issue: The 1997 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, vol. 30, no. 5/6, pp. 287-303, May 1998.

[7] D. Erni, D. Wiesmann, M. M. Spühler, S. Hunziker, B. Oswald, J. Fröhlich and Ch. Hafner, Recent Research Developments in Optical Engineering, Research Signpost, chapter "Evolutionary optimization algorithms in computational optics," Recent Research Developments Series, vol. 2, Publisher: Research Signpost, Trivandrum, India, pp. 19-36, 1999.

[8] D. Erni, D. Wiesmann, M. Spühler, S. Hunziker, E. Moreno, B. Oswald, J. Fröhlich and Ch. Hafner, "Applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms in computational optics," ACES Journal: Special Issue on Genetic Algorithms, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 43-60, July 2000. (outstanding journal paper award)

[9] M. M. Spühler, D. Wiesmann and D. Erni, "Evolutionary optimization in computational optics," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 1999, March 22-26, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 765, 1999.

[10] M. M. Spühler, D. Erni, and J. Fröhlich, "Topological investigations on evolutionary optimized non- periodic optical structures," 1997 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, Sept. 19-20, University of Twente, the Netherlands, 1997.

[11] M. M. Spühler, D. Erni and J. Fröhlich, "An evolutionary optimization procedure applied to the synthesis of integrated spot-size converters," Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE), Special Issue:

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The 1997 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, vol. 30, no. 5/6, pp. 305-321, May 1998.

[12] M. M. Spühler, B. J. Offrein, G.-L. Bona, R. Germann, I. Massarek and D. Erni, "A very short planar silica spot-size converter using a non-periodic segmented waveguide," IBM Research Report, File no. 6611, IBM Research Division, pp. 1-6, 1998.

[13] M. M. Spühler, B. J. Offrein, G.-L. Bona, R. Germann, I. Massarek and D. Erni, "A very short planar silica spot-size converter using a non-periodic segmented waveguide," J. Lightwave Technol., vol. 16, no. 9, pp.1680-1685, Sept. 1998.

[14] M. M. Spühler, B. J. Offrein, G.-L. Bona, R. Germann, and D. Erni, "Compact spot-size converter using non-periodic segments for high refractive index contrast planar waveguides," European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics CLEO�’98 Sept 13-18, Glasgow, UK, 1998, CWN3, pp. 234, 1998.

[15] M. M. Spühler, B. J. Offrein, G.-L. Bona, R. Germann, D. Erni and I. Massarek "Design and implementation of short optical spot-size converters," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 15, no. 1, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, 26. - 27. Feb., Bern, pp. 94, 1998.

[16] M. M. Spühler, D. Erni "A design and optimization platform for integrated optics devices," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 16, no. 1, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, 25. - 26. Feb., Bern, pp. 43, 1999.

[17] M. M. Spühler, D. Erni, "Structural optimization in planar integrated optics," 1999 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, Sept. 23-25, The University Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France, 1999.

[18] M. M. Spühler, D. Erni, "Towards structural optimization of planar integrated lightwave circuits," Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE), Special Issue: The 1999 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, vol. 32, no. 6/8, pp. 701-718, Aug. 2000.

[19] E. Moreno, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, R. E. Kunz, and R. Vahldieck, "Modeling and optimization of non-periodic grating couplers," Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE), vol. 34, no. 11, pp. 1051-1069, Nov. 2002.

6.4 Photonic crystals and photonic band-gap engineering

[20] D. Erni, "Photonic bandgap engineering for dense optical integration," NCCR «Quantum Photonics» 1st Tutorial Days, June 27-29, Chexbres, Switzerland, 2002.

[21] E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Band structure computations of metallic photonic crystals with the multiple multipole method," Phys. Rev. B, vol. 65, no. 15, pp. 155120-1-10, April 15, 2002.

[22] E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Band structure computations of metallic photonic crystals with the multiple multipole method," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 5, no. 16, (reprint of the PRB journal article, for citation please refer to the PRB article), April 22, 2002.

[23] E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Modeling of discontinuities in photonic crystal waveguides with the multiple multipole method," Phys. Rev. E, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 036618-1-12, Sept. 27, 2002.

[24] E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "MMP computations of photonic crystals: Band structure of perfect crystals and waveguides," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2002, July 1-5, Cambridge, MA, USA, pp. 439, 2002.

[25] E. Moreno, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, A. Jebali, "Modeling of photonic crystal discontinuities using the multiple multipole method," Workshop and EOS Topical Meeting on Two Dimensional Photonic Crystals, Aug. 25-30, Monte Verità Ascona, I-01, Switzerland, 2002.

[26] R. Zaridze, D. Karkashadze, K. Tavzarashvili, A. Bijamov, V. Tabatadze, Ch. Hafner, D. Erni, and E. Moreno, "PBG device simulations," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2002, July 1-5, Cambridge, MA, USA, pp. 443, 2002.

[27] R. Zaridze, D. Karkashadze, K. Tavzarashvili, A. Bijamov, V. Tabatadze, Ch. Hafner, D. Erni, and E. Moreno, "PBG devices based on periodic structures with defects," IEEE AP-S 2002, Antenna and Propagation Symposium, and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, vol. 2, Session 67.5, pp. 856-859, June 16-21, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2002.

[28] D. D. Karkashadze, F. G. Bogdanov, R. S. Zaridze, A. Y. Bijamov, C. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Simulation of finite photonic crystals made of biisotropic or chiral material using the method of auxiliary sources,"

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in Advances in Electromagnetics of Complex Media and Metamaterials. Said Zouhdi, Ari Sihvola and Mohamed Arsalane (Eds.), NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry �– vol. 89, pp. 175-193, Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.

[29] R. Zaridze, A. Bijamov, D. Karkashadze, K. N. Tavzarashvili, V. Tabatadze, I. Paroshina, Ch. Hafner, D. Erni, "Some antenna devices based on PBG systems," IEEE AP-S 2003, Antenna and Propagation Symposium, and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, June 22-27, Columbus, Ohio, Session 62.9, USA, 2003.

[30] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, M. Jungo, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Towards a technology for photonic crystals in InP," 3rd Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Summer School: Photonic Crystals �– Optical Materials for the 21st Century, July 14-25, Wittenberg, Germany, 2002.

[31] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, M. Jungo, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Towards a technology for photonic crystals in InP," Workshop and EOS Topical Meeting on Two Dimensional Photonic Crystals, Aug. 25-30, Monte Verità Ascona, III-25, Switzerland, 2002.

[32] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, F. Robin, M. Jungo, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "An efficient proximity correction method for electron beam patterning of photonic crystal devices," International Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering MNE 2002, Sept. 16-19, pp. 148-149, Lugano, Switzerland, 2002.

[33] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, F. Robin, M. Jungo, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "An efficient proximity correction method for electron beam patterning of photonic crystal devices," Microelectronic Engineering (MEE), vol. 67-68, pp. 182-188, June 2003.

[34] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, F. Robin, M. Jungo, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "An efficient proximity correction method for electron beam patterning of photonic crystal devices," Revue �‘Microelectronic Engineering�’, vol. 67, no. 2, Maisons des Sciences de l�’Homme, (online reprint of the MEE article, for citation please refer to the MEE article), France, 2003.

[35] R. Harbers, J.-M. Lehky, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Resonant waveguide coupling," 3rd Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Summer School: Photonic Crystals �– Optical Materials for the 21st Century, July 14-25, Wittenberg, Germany, 2002.

[36] R. Harbers, N. Moll, J.-M. Lehky, R. Wüest, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Alternative waveguiding in integrated optics," Workshop and EOS Topical Meeting on Two Dimensional Photonic Crystals, Aug. 25-30, Monte Verità Ascona, II-04, Switzerland, 2002.

[37] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, "Towards a technology for 2D photonic crystals in InP," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 20, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 20-21, Basel, 804, pp. 87, 2003.

[38] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Automatic calculation of band diagrams of photonic crystals using the multiple multipole program," ACES Journal, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 172-180, Nov. 2003.

[39] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "On the design of photonic crystal multiplexers," Opt. Express, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 566-571, March 24, 2003.

[40] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Design and optimization of an achromatic photonic crystal bend," Opt. Express, vol. 11, no. 12, pp. 1378-1384, June 16, 2003, (reprint in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 8, no. 4, July 28, 2003).

[41] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, " Design and optimization of an achromatic photonic crystal bend," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 8, no. 4, (reprint of the Opt. Express article, for citation please refer to the Opt. Express article), July 28, 2003.

[42] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Deep dry etching of InP with a Cl2/CH4/H2 mixture on an ICP-RIE for photonic crystals," 27th Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE�’03), May 26-28, Fürigen, pp. 81-82, Switzerland, 2003.

[43] R. Wüest, C. Hunziker, F. Robin, P. Strasser, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Limitations of proximity-effect corrections for electron-beam patterning of photonic crystals," Proc. SPIE vol. 5277, SPIE�’s International Symposium on Microelectronics, MEMS, and Nanotechnology 2003, Dec. 10-12, pp. 186-197, Perth, Australia, 2003.

[44] D. Erni, "Modeling of photonic crystal devices," NCCR «Quantum Photonics» 2nd Tutorial Days, July 6-8, Chexbres, Switzerland, 2003.

[45] R. Harbers, N. Moll, D. Erni, G.-L. Bona, and W. Bächtold, "Efficient coupling into and out of high-Q resonators," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 21, no. 8, pp. 1512-1517, Aug. 2004.

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[46] D. Erni, "Dicht integrierte Optik: Das Licht in die Schranken weisen," IT Business, Nr. 5, pp. 32-33, 15. Sept. 2003.

[47] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, K. Rauscher, and D. Erni, "Computation of radiation leakage in photonic crystal waveguides," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2004, March 28-31, Pisa, Session 36, pp. 21-24, Italy, 2004.

[48] Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, D. Erni, "Deterministic and probabilistic optimization of photonic crystals," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2004, March 28-31, Pisa, Session 36, pp. 5-8, Italy, 2004.

[49] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, "Improved transmission for 60° photonic crystal waveguide bends," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2004, March 28-31, Pisa, Session 36, pp.25-28, Italy, 2004.

[50] D. Karkashadze, R. Zaridze, A. Bijamov, Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, D. Erni, "MAS and MMP simulations of photonic crystal devices," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2004, March 28-31, Pisa, Session 36, pp. 29-32, Italy, 2004.

[51] D. Karkashadze, R. Zaridze, A. Bijamov, J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Reflection compensation scheme for the efficient and accurate computation of waveguide discontinuities in photonic crystals," ACES Journal, vol. 19, no. 1a, pp. 10-21, March 2004.

[52] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, K. Rauscher, and D. Erni, "Analysis of photonic crystal waveguides using the open supercell approach," EOS Topical Meeting on Optics in Computing 2004, April 21-23, Engelberg, pp. 49-50, Switzerland, 2004.

[53] Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, and D. Erni, "On the optimization of photonic crystals," EOS Topical Meeting on Optics in Computing 2004, April 21-23, Engelberg, pp. 15-16, Switzerland, 2004.

[54] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, J. Smajic, and Ch. Hafner, "Analysis of a photonic crystal taper," EOS Topical Meeting on Optics in Computing 2004, April 21-23, Engelberg, pp. 17-18, Switzerland, 2004.

[55] R. Wüest, C. Hunziker, F. Robin, P. Strasser, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Limitations of proximity-effect correction for electron-beam patterning of photonic crystals," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 842, pp. 142, 2004.

[56] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Process optimization for the fabrication of photonic crystals in InP/InGaAsP," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 871, pp. 149, 2004.

[57] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, F. Robin, J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, R. Ferrini, and W. Bächtold, "Tapers in planar GaAs photonic crystals," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 841, pp. 142, 2004.

[58] R. Harbers, N. Moll, A. Jebali, D. Erni, R. F. Mahrt, G.-L. Bona, and W. Bächtold, "Optical devices with high-Q resonators for filters and waveguide crossings," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 872, pp. 149, 2004.

[59] R. Harbers, N. Moll, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Optical devices with high-Q resonators for filters and waveguide crossings," Proc. SPIE vol. 5450, Photonics Europe �– Conference on Photonic Crystal Materials and Nanostructures, April 27-29, Session 5, pp. 173-180, Strasbourg, France, 2004.

[60] D. Erni, F. Robin, "Dicht integrierte Optik �– Der planare photonische Kristall als Medium der engen Lichtführung in photonischen Chips," Bulletin SEV/VSE 11/04, vol. 95, no. 11, pp. 9-16, May 2004.

[61] "FIRST Center for Micro- and Nanoscience �– Annual Report 2002/2003," Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich, 2004: D. Erni, K. Rauscher, J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, F. Robin, A. Jebali, R. Harbers, W. Bächtold, «On the design of planar photonic crystal devices». P. Strasser, R. Wüest, D. Erni, F. Robin, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Planar InP-based photonic crystals for ultra-dense optical integrated circuits». F. Robin, E. Moreno, C. Widmeier, D. Erni, S. Fasel, H. Zbinden, «Plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons». H. J. Lohe, R. Scollo, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, W. Vogt, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Monolithically integrated InP/InGAsP Mode-locked laser diodes for sub-ps pulse generation».

[62] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel "Process optimization for dry etching of InP/InGaAsP-based photonic crystals with a Cl2/CH4/H2 mixture on an ICP-RIE," 16th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials (IPRM�’04), May 31 �– June 4, pp. 175-178, Kagoshima, Japan, 2004.

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[63] R. Wüest, F. Robin, C. Hunziker, P. Strasser, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Limitations of proximity-effect corrections for electron-beam patterning of photonic crystals," ETH Optical Sciences Symposium, March 17, ETH Zürich, HCI Hönggerberg, 2004.

[64] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, R. Ferrini, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Process optimization for the fabrication of photonic crystals in InP/InGaAsP," ETH Optical Sciences Symposium, March 17, ETH Zürich, HCI Hönggerberg, 2004.

[65] K. Rauscher, R. Wüest, J. Smajic, C. Hafner, J. Fröhlich, D. Erni, F. Robin, and W. Bächtold, "Simulations of planar photonic crystals," ETH Optical Sciences Symposium, March 17, ETH Zürich, HCI Hönggerberg, 2004.

[66] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, P. Strasser, R. Wüeest, F. Robin, W. Bächtold, "Realistic 2D models for planar 3D photonic crystal devices," Optics East �– Nanophotonics for Communication: Materials and Devices, Oct. 25-28, Session 1/5597-04, pp. 47, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2004.

[67] K. Rauscher, J.-R. van Look, R. Harbers, D. Erni, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, W. Bächtold, "Realistic two-dimensional models for planar photonic crystal devices," Proc. SPIE vol. 5597, pp. 20-29, Oct., 2004.

[68] H. Jäckel, D. Erni, F. Robin, "Indium phosphide based photonic crystals for telecommunications," Alpnach microTalks, July 28, CSEM �– Centre Suisse d�’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, Neuchâtel, 2004.

[69] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Automatic calculation of band diagrams of photonic crystals using the multiple multipole program," ACES Journal, vol. 19, no. 1a, pp. 46-54, March 2004, (repeated edition).

[70] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, K. Rauscher, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Fabrication of InP-based photonic crystals by deep ICP etching with a Cl2/CH4/H2 gas mixture," NCCR «Quantum Photonics» 3rd Tutorial Days, July 4-6, Chaumont, Switzerland, 2004.

[71] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, J. Smajic, C. Hafner, and W. Bächtold, "Simulation of 2D planar photonic crystals," NCCR «Quantum Photonics» 3rd Tutorial Days, July 4-6, Chaumont, Switzerland, 2004.

[72] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Optimization of photonic crystal structures," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 21, no. 11, pp. 2223-2232. Nov. 2004.

[73] J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Optimization of photonic crystal structures,"Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 10, no. 20, (reprint of the JOSA A journal article, for citation please refer to the JOSA A article), Nov. 15, 2004.

[74] R. Wüest, F. Robin, C. Hunziker, P. Strasser, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Limitations of proximity-effect correction for electron-beam patterning of photonic crystals," Opt. Engineering, vol. 44, no. 4, pp. 043401-1-10, April 2005.

[75] R. Wüest, B. Buchler, K. Rauscher, P. Strasser, F. Robin, D. Erni, V. Sandoghdar, and H. Jäckel, "Near-field optical microscopy of light propagation through photonic crystal waveguide tapers," SPIE�’s International Symposium on Microtechnologies for the New Millenium 2005, May 9-11, Session 3, pp. 100, Sevilla, Spain, 2005.

[76] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, K. Rauscher, B. Wild, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "An ICP-RIE etching process for InP-based photonic crystals using Cl2/Ar/N2 chemistry," 17th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials (IPRM�’05), May 8-12, TP-24, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 2005.

[77] Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, D. Erni, Electromagnetic Theory and Applications for Photonic Crystals (Ed.: Kiyotoshi Yasumoto), Chapter 4 "Simulation and Optimization of Photonic Crystals Using the Multiple Multipole Program," pp. 191-224, Optical Science and Engineering Series vol. 102, New York: CRC Press / Taylor & Francis, (ISBN 0-8493-3677-5), 2006.

[78] Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, D. Erni, Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology. vol. 1, Michael Rieth, Wolfgang Schommers (Eds.), Chapter 54 "Simulation and Optimization of Composite Doped Metamaterials," Stevenson Ranch, CA: American Scientific Publishers, 2006.

[79] "FIRST Center for Micro- and Nanoscience �– Annual Report 2004," Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich, 2005: D. Erni, K. Rauscher, R. Harbers, A. Jebali, Ch. Hafner, J. Smajic, F. Robin, W. Bächtold, «Modeling of passive and active photonic crystal devices». F. Robin, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, G. Stark, D. Erni, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Planar InP-based photonic crystals for ultra-dense optical integrated circuits». D. Erni, F. Robin, E. Moreno, S. Fasel, H. Zbinden, W. Bächtold, H. Jäckel, N. Gisin, «Plasmon-

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assisted transmission of entangled biphotons». H. J. Lohe, R. Scollo, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, W. Vogt, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Monolithically integrated InP/InGAsP mode-locked laser diodes for sub-ps pulse generation». O. Ostinelli, E. Gini, M. Ebnöther, K. H. Gulden, M. Moser, G. Almuneau, W. Bächtold, «Monolithically integrated long wavelength VCSELs».

[80] K. Rauscher, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Accurate 2D model for a broadband power splitter in a substrate-type photonic crystal," XIII Int. Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modeling (OWTNM 2005), April 8-9, P 12, pp. 80, Grenoble, France, 2005.

[81] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Fabrication of a hard mask for etching of InP based photonic crystals: Increasing the selectivity of PMMA versus plasma etching of SiO2 and Si3N4," 45th Int. Conference on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technolgy & Nanofabrication (EIPBN 2005), May 31�–June 3, Session Th5.5, pp. 397-398, Orlando, FL, USA, 2005.

[82] J. F. Holzman, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Ultrafast carrier dynamics in InP photonic crystal lattices," Nanotechnology, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 949-952, June 2005.

[83] J. F. Holzman, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Picosecond free-carrier recombination in indium phosphide photonic crystals," 17th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials (IPRM�’05), May 8-12, Session WP-45, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 2005.

[84] K. Rauscher, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, D. Erni, F. Robin, and W. Bächtold, "Modeling and charac-terization of photonic crystal devices," ePIXnet Gender Meeting, (ePIXnet is a Network of Excellence on Photonic Integrated Components and Circuits within the European FP6), April 1-2, Mürren, Switzerland, 2005.

[85] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, K. Rauscher, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Photonic crystals in InP: fabrication technology," IBM Research, Zurich Research Laboratory, June 9, 2005, (invited talk).

[86] R. Wüest, B. C. Buchler, R. Harbers, D. Erni, P. Strasser, K. Rauscher, F. Robin, V. Sandoghdar, and H. Jäckel, "Near-field investigations of planar photonic crystals: Waveguides and waveguide transitions," NCCR Quantum Photonics, 4th Tutorial Days, June 26-28, Leysin, Switzerland, 2005.

[87] R. Wüest, B. Buchler, R. Harbers, P. Strasser, K. Rauscher, F. Robin, D. Erni, V. Sandoghdar, and H. Jäckel, "Near-field optical microscopy of light propagation through photonic crystal waveguide tapers," Proc. SPIE vol. 5840, pp. 110-117, 2005.

[88] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, K. Rauscher, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Photonic crystals in InP: Fabrication Technology," III/V Workshop on Dry Etching, Plasma Deposition, Sputtering, MBE and Ion Beam Processing, Oxford Instruments and FIRST Lab ETH Zürich, Sept. 13-14, Zürich, Switzerland, 2005.

[89] R. Wüest, P. Strasser, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Fabrication of a hard mask for etching of InP based photonic crystals: Increasing the selectivity of poly(methyl methacrylate) versus plasma etching of SiO2 and SiNx," J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 3197-3201, Nov./Dec. 2005.

[90] A. F. Koenderink, R. Wüest, B. C. Buchler, S. Richter, P. Strasser, M. Kafesaki, A. Rogach, R. B. Wehrspohn, C. M. Soukoulis, D. Erni, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, and V. Sandoghdar, "Near-field optics and control of photonic crystals," Photon. Nanostruct. �– Fundamentals and Applications, vol. 3, no. 2-3, pp. 63-74, Dec. 2005. (cited as amongst the top hottest 25 articles of 2007 in 'Photonics and Nanostructures �– Fundamentals and Applications')

[91] R. Wüest, D. Erni, P. Strasser, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, B. C. Buchler, A. F. Koenderink, V. Sandoghdar, and R. Harbers, "A �‘standing-wave meter�’ to measure dispersion and loss of photonic-crystal waveguides," Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 87, no. 26, pp. 261110-1-3, Dec. 26, 2005, (reprint in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 13, no. 1, Jan. 9, 2006).

[92] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, K. Rauscher, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, P. Cristea, Y. Fedoryshyn, P. Ma, J. F. Holzman, E. Gini, W. Vogt, D. Erni, F. Robin, and H. Jäckel, "Photonic integration of active and passive devices for micro- and nanophotonics," OptETH Annual Meeting, Oct. 28, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, 2005.

[93] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, K. Rauscher, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, P. Cristea, Y. Fedoryshyn, P. Ma, J. F. Holzman, E. Gini, W. Vogt, D. Erni, F. Robin, and H. Jäckel, "Photonic integration of active and passive devices for micro- and nanophotonics," MNSP Workshop, Oct. 4-6, Merlischachen, Switzerland, 2005.

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[94] H. Jäckel, F. Robin, D. Erni, E. Gini, J. Holzman, H.-J. Lohe, K. Rauscher, R. Scollo, P. Strasser, W. Vogt, and R. Wüest, "Photonic integration for high density and multi-functionality in the InP-material system," SPIE Symposium OPTO 2006: Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits X (OE 11) �– Photonics West 2006, Jan. 21-26, Session 11, PW06O-OE11-34, San Jose, CA, USA, 2006, (invited talk).

[95] F. Robin, D. Erni, S. Costea, P. Cristea, X. Cui, Y. Fedoryshyn, E. Gini, C. Hafner, R. Harbers, J. Holzman, H.-J. Lohe, P. Ma, K. Rauscher, R. Scollo, G. Stark, P. Strasser, W. Vogt, R. Wüest, H. Jäckel, "Photonic integration for high density and multi-functionality in the InP-material system," Proc. SPIE vol. 6124, pp. 612415-1-15, March 2006, (invited paper).

[96] "FIRST Center for Micro- and Nanoscience �– Annual Report 2005," Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich, 2006: D. Erni, R. Harbers, A. Jebali, K. Rauscher, P. Strasser, W. Bächtold, «Lasing in organic photonic crystal structures». F. Robin, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, S. Costea, D. Erni, K. Rauscher, E. Gini, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Planar InP-based photonic crystals for ultra-dense optical integrated circuits». H. J. Lohe, R. Scollo, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, W. Vogt, A. Neiger, H. Jäckel, «Monolithically integrated InP/InGAsP mode-locked laser diodes for sub-ps pulse generation».

[97] R. Wüest, D. Erni, P. Strasser, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, B. C. Buchler, A. F. Koenderink, V. Sandoghdar, and R. Harbers, "A �‘standing-wave meter�’ to measure dispersion and loss of photonic-crystal waveguides," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 13, no. 1, (reprint of the Appl. Phys. Lett. article, for citation please refer to the Appl. Phys Lett. article), Jan. 9, 2006.

[98] F. Robin, P. Strasser, R. Wüest, G. Stark, S. Costea, K. Rauscher, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Electron-beam lithography and NanoPECS: Accurate tool for the fabrication of photonic crystals," NANO2006 �– 12th Seminar on Electron Beam Lithography for Applications in Nanotechnology, Feb. 13-14, Dortmund, Germany, 2006.

[99] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, K. Rauscher, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Photonic crystal device fabrication in a low-index vertical guiding regime," ePIXnet Winter School �– Optoelectronics Integration:Technology and Applications, March 13-17, Pontresina, Switzerland, 2006.

[100] G. Stark, F. Robin, D. Erni, R. Wüest, A. Christ, H. Jäckel, and N. Kuster, "Finite-difference time-domain for photonic crystal devices," ePIXnet Winter School �– Optoelectronics Integration: Technology and Applications, March 13-17, Pontresina, Switzerland, 2006.

[101] R. Wüest, B. C. Buchler, D. Erni, R. Harbers, P. Strasser, A. F. Koenderink, K. Rauscher, F. Robin, V. Sandoghdar, and H. Jäckel, "Optical near-field characterization of planar photonic crystal structures: waveguides and waveguide transitions," ePIXnet Winter School �– Optoelectronics Integration: Technology and Applications, March 13-17, Pontresina, Switzerland, 2006.

[102] G. Stark, F. Robin, D. Erni, R. Wüest, A. Christ, H. Jäckel, and N. Kuster, "Finite-difference time-domain applications for photonic crystal devices," 2nd Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 10, ETH Zurich, Session C, Switzerland, 2006.

[103] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, P. Ma, P. Kaspar, G. Stark, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Applications of 2D photonic crystals for dense integrated optics," Industry Days, ETH Zurich Micro and Nano Science Platform Sept. 4, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2006.

[104] T. Jalali, K. Rauscher, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, A. Mohammadi, Ch. Hafner, and M. Z. Shoushtari, "Comparison of an optimized 60° photonic crystal waveguide bend simulation by an improved FDTD method and other packages," 10th Iranian Annual Physics Conference, Physical Society of Iran, Aug. 28 �– Sept. 1, Shahrood University of Technology, 1385 Shahrood, Iran, 2006.

[105] P. Strasser, F. Robin, R. Wüest, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, N. Le Thomas, R. Houdré, K. Meunier, A. Talneau, C.-F. Carlström, R. van der Heijden, F. Karouta, and H. W. M. Salemink, "JRA2: Photonic rystals �– loss analysis, tuning and technology," ePIXnet Annual Meeting 2006, Sept 6-8, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne EPFL, Switzerland, 2006.

[106] P. Strasser, F. Robin, R. Wüest, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, N. Le Thomas, R. Houdré, K. Meunier, T. Anne, C.-F. Carlström, R. van der Heijden, F. Karouta, and H. Salemink, "Photonic crystals: Loss analysis, tuning and technology," optETH General Meeting 2006, (together with the meeting of the Swiss Society for Optics and Micrsoscopy SSOM �– Section Optics), Sept. 21, ETH Zurich, HCI J-3, Switzerland, 2006.

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[107] P. M. Nellen, V. Callegari, P. Strasser, K. Rauscher, R. Wüest, D. Erni, and F. Robin, "Focused ion beam modifications of indium phosphide photonic crystals," International Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering MNE 2006, Sept. 17-20, Barcelona, P-MST19, Spain, 2006.

[108] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, K. Rauscher, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "InP-basedphosphide photonic crystals," in �‘Electron-beam lithography applications at ETH Zurich�’ (F. Robin), Raith Application Note, Raith GmbH, pp. 1-6, 2006.

[109] P. Strasser, R. Wüest, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "A detailed analysis of the influence of an ICP-RIE process on the hole depth and shape for photonic crystals in InP/InGaAsP," J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 387-393, March/April 2007.

[110] P. M. Nellen, P. Strasser, V. Callegari, R. Wüest, D. Erni, and F. Robin, "Focused ion beam modifications of indium phosphide photonic crystals," Microelectronic Engineering (MEE), vol. 85, no. 5-8, pp. 1244-1247, May/Aug. 2007.

[111] Philipp Nellen, Victor Callegari, Urs Sennhauser, Patric Strasser, Robert Wüest, Franck Robin, Daniel Erni, "Focused ion beam modifications of indium phosphide photonic crystals," EMPA Activities 2006, (Annual Report 2006 of EMPA �– Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research), pp. 54-55, 2007.

[112] "FIRST Center for Micro- and Nanoscience �– Annual Report 2006," Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich, 2007: P. Strasser, F. Robin, R. Wüest, P. Kaspar, D. Erni, E. Gini, H. Jäckel, «Photonic bandgap engineering for dense optical integration / Photonic crystals for active optical devices».

[113] X. Cui, Ch. Hafner, F. Robin, D. Erni, K. Tavzarashvili, and R. Vahldieck, "Sharp trench waveguide bend with photonic crystals: Simulation, fabrication and characterization," Proc. SPIE vol. 6617, WoP 2007 �– World of Photonics Congress, (SPIE Europe Optical Metrology), pp. 66170D-1-11, June 17-21, Munich, Germany, 2007.

[114] A. Bijamov, D. Kakulia, G. Saparishvili, V. Tabatadze, K. Tavzarashvili, R. Zaridze, Ch. Hafner, D. Erni, "Simulation and investigation of 2D and 3D photonic devices," Journal of Applied Electro-magnetism, (JAE, ISSN 1109-1606), vol. 9, no. 1, pp.1-19, June 2007.

[115] R. Wüest, F. Robin, P. Strasser, H. Jäckel, and D. Erni, "Simulation and measurement of the influence of proximity effects in electron-beam patterning on the optical properties of planar photonic-crystal waveguides," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 102, no. 8, pp. 083110-1-7, Oct. 15, 2007.

[116] P. Strasser, G. Stark, F. Robin, D. Erni, K. Rauscher, R. Wüest, and H. Jäckel, "Optimization of a 60° waveguide bend in InP-based 2D planar photonic crystals," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A., vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 67-73, Jan. 2008.

[117] V. Tabatadze, A. Bijamov Jr., D. Kakulia, G. Saparashvili, D. Kakulia, R. Zaridze, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Design and analysis of planar photonic band gap devices," Int. J. Infrared Milli. Waves, vol. 29, no. 12, pp. 1172-1185, Dec., 2008.

6.5 Organic band-edge and cavity lasers

[118] A. Jebali, R. Harbers, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, G.-L. Bona, C. Bauer, and E. B. Kley, "Lasing in organic 2-D photonic band gap structures," 27th Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE�’03), May 26-28, Fürigen, pp. 83-84, Switzerland, 2003.

[119] A. Jebali, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, C. Bauer, G.-L. Bona, and W. Bächtold, "Lasing in organic circular grating structures," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 96, no. 6, pp. 3043-3049, Sept. 15, 2004.

[120] A. Jebali, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, C. Bauer, G.-L. Bona, and W. Bächtold, "Lasing in organic circular grating structures," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 10, no. 11, (reprint of the JAP journal article, for citation please refer to the JAP article), Sept. 13, 2004.

[121] A. Jebali, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, C. Bauer, E. B. Kley, G.-L. Bona, and W. Bächtold, "Lasing in a 2D photonic bandgap structure," Proc. SPIE vol. 5450, Photonics Europe �– Conference on Photonic Crystal Materials and Nanostructures, April 27-29, Session 8, pp. 403-411, Strasbourg, France, 2004.

[122] A. Jebali, R. Harbers, D. Erni, Bächtold, N. Moll, S. Gulde, S. Jochim, and R.-F. Mahrt, "Integrated TiO2 and SU8 waveguides for ultra-fast all optical switching," ePIXnet Gender Meeting, (ePIXnet is a Network of Excellence on Photonic Integrated Components and Circuits within the European FP6), April 1-2, Mürren, Switzerland, 2005.

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[123] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, N. Moll, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, B. J. Offrein, and W. Bächtold, "Feedback enhancement in photonic crystal lasers with organic gain material," 2005 MRS Spring Meeting, Materials Research Society, March 28 �– April 1, Session I 6.53, pp. 7, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2005.

[124] R. Harbers, N. Moll, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Enhancement of the mode coupling in photonic-crystal-based organic lasers," J. Opt. A: Pure Appl. Opt., Special Issue on Nanostructured Optical Metamaterials: Beyond Photonic Bandgap Effects, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. S203-S234, Feb. 2005.

[125] R. Harbers, A. Jebali, N. Moll, B. Offrein, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Photonic crystal lasers with organic gain materials," SPIE�’s International Symposium on Microtechnologies for the New Millenium 2005, May 9-11, Session 4, pp. 101, Sevilla, Spain, 2005.

[126] R. Harbers, N. Moll, R. Mahrt, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Enhancement of the mode coupling in photonic crystal-based organic lasers," 1st Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), Jan. 20, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2005.

[127] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, B. J. Offrein, and U. Scherf, "Feedback enhancement in lasers with organic gain material," Proc. SPIE vol. 5840, pp. 134-138, 2005.

[128] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, B. J. Offrein, and U. Scherf, "Feedback enhancement in photonic crystal lasers with organic gain material," IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter Annual Workshop, May 20, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 2005.

[129] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, D. Caimi, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, B. J. Offrein, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, and U. Scherf, "Enhanced feedback in organic photonic-crystal lasers," Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 87, no. 15, pp. 151121-1-3, Oct. 10, 2005, (reprint in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 12, no. 16, Oct. 17, 2005).

[130] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, D. Caimi, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, B. J. Offrein, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, and U. Scherf, "Enhanced feedback in organic photonic-crystal lasers," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 12, no. 16, (reprint of the APL journal article, for citation please refer to the JAP article), Oct. 17, 2005.

[131] R. Harbers, J. A. Hoffnagle, W. D. Hinsberg, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, "Lasing in interferometrically structured organic materials," Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 87, no. 24, pp. 241124-1-3, Dec. 12, 2005.

[132] R. Harbers, J. A. Hoffnagle, W. D. Hinsberg, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, "Lasing in inter-ferometrically structured organic materials," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 12, no. 26, (reprint of the Appl. Phys. Lett. article, for citation please refer to the Appl. Phys Lett. article), Dec. 26, 2005.

[133] R. Harbers, P. Strasser, D. Caimi, R. F. Mahrt, N. Moll, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, B. J. Offrein, and U. Scherf, "Enhanced feedback and experimental band mapping of organic photonic-crystal lasers," J. Opt. A: Pure Appl. Opt, special issue on Fundamental Aspects of Nanophotonics, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. S273-S277, April 2006.

[134] R. Harbers, S. Jochim, D. Erni, J. A. Hoffnagle, W. D. Hinsberg, N. Moll, and R. F. Mahrt, "Control of quantum interference through photonic crystal structures," 7th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (EXCON 2006), June 26-30, Session 2-Plenary B, Winston-Salem, NC, USA, 2006, (plenary talk).

[135] A. Jebali, D. Erni, S. Gulde, R. F. Mahrt, and W. Bächtold, "In-plane coupling into circular-grating resonators for all-optical switching," 8th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON�’2006), Special Session on Microresonators and Photonic Molecules, June 18-22, Tu.A1.6, pp. 88-91, Nottingham, UK, 2006.

[136] A. Jebali, D. Erni, S. Gulde, R.-F. Mahrt, and W. Bächtold "Analytical calculation of the Q-factor for circular-grating microcavities," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, vol. 24, no.4, pp. 906-915, April 2007.

[137] R. Harbers, S. Jochim, N. Moll, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, J. A. Hoffnagle, and W. D. Hinsberg, "Control of Fano line shapes by means of photonic crystal structures in a dye-doped polymer," Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 90, no. 20, pp. 201105-1-3, May 14, 2007, (reprint in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 15, no. 21, May. 28, 2007).

[138] R. Harbers, S. Jochim, N. Moll, R. F. Mahrt, D. Erni, J. A. Hoffnagle, and W. D. Hinsberg, "Control of Fano line shapes by means of photonic crystal structures in a dye-doped polymer," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 15, no. 21, (reprint of the Appl. Phys. Lett. article, for citation please refer to the Appl. Phys. Lett. article), May. 28, 2007.

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6.6 Plasmonics

[139] E. Moreno, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, and R. Vahldieck, "Multiple multipole method with automatic multipole setting applied to the simulation of surface plasmons in metallic nanostructures," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 101-111, Jan. 2002.

[140] E. Moreno, F. J. García-Vidal, D. Erni, J. I. Ignacio Cirac, and L. Martín-Moreno, "Theory of plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons," Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 92, no. 23, pp. 236801-1-4, June 11, 2004, (reprint in Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 4, no. 6, June 8, 2004).

[141] E. Moreno, F. J. García-Vidal, D. Erni, J. I. Ignacio Cirac, and L. Martín-Moreno, "Theory of plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons," Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 4, no. 6, (reprint of the PRL journal article, for citation please refer to the PRL article), June 8, 2004.

[142] E. Moreno, F. J. García-Vidal, D. Erni, J. I. Ignacio Cirac, and L. Martín-Moreno, "Theory of plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons," arXiv, (www.arXiv.org), arXiv:quant-ph/0308075, Aug. 13, 2003.

[143] E. Moreno, F. J. García-Vidal, D. Erni, J. I. Ignacio Cirac, and L. Martín-Moreno, "Theory of plasmon-assisted transmission of entangled photons," Surface Plasmon Photonics �– EuroConference on Nano-Optics, 20-25 September, pp. 81, Granada, Spain, 2003.

[144] S. Fasel, D. Erni, N. Gisin, E. Moreno, F. Robin, and H. Zbinden, "Entanglement involving photons and plasmons," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 880, pp. 152, 2004.

[145] S. Fasel, D. Erni, N. Gisin, E. Moreno, F. Robin, and H. Zbinden, "Entanglement involving photons and plasmons," 1st Workshop on Plasmo-Nano-Devices, IST Network of Excellence, June 3-4, CSEM Neuchâtel, 2004.

[146] S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, "Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 94, no. 11, pp. 110501-1-4, March 25, 2005, (reprints in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 11, no. 13, April 4, 2005, and Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 5, no. 4, April, 2005).

[147] S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, "Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 11, no. 13, (reprint of the PRL journal article, for citation please refer to the PRL article), April 4, 2005.

[148] S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, "Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," Virtual Journal of Quantum Information, vol. 5, no. 4, (reprint of the PRL journal article, for citation please refer to the PRL article), April 4, 2005.

[149] Publisher's Note: Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission [Phys. Rev. Lett. 94, 110501 (2005)], S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, Phys. Rev. Lett., vol. 94, no. 14, pp. 149901 (E), April 15, 2005.

[150] S. Fasel, F. Robin, E. Moreno, D. Erni, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, "Energy-time entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," arXiv, (www.arXiv.org), arXiv:quant-ph/0410064, Oct. 8, 2004.

[151] F. Robin, D. Erni, S. Fasel, N. Gisin, H. Zbinden, and E. Moreno, "Entanglement preservation in plasmon-assisted light transmission," in �‘Electron-beam lithography applications at ETH Zurich�’ (F. Robin), Raith Application Note, Raith GmbH, pp. 1-6, 2006.

[152] André Rennings, Daniel Erni, Ingo Wolff, "Time-domain simulation of surface plasmons in ultra-compact optical devices," 3rd Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 9-10, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2007.

[153] A. Rennings, J. Mosig, S. Gupta, C. Caloz, R. Kashyap, D. Erni, and P. Waldow, "Ultra-Compact power splitter based on surface plasmons," Int. Symp. On Signals, Systems and Electronics (ISSSE 2007), July 30 �– Aug. 2, pp. 471-474, THA2-3.2, Montréal, Québec, Canada 2007.

[154] X. Cui, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, K. Tavzarashvili, and R. Vahldieck, "Study of metallic nano-shelled structures with rigorous electromagnetic analysis," Proc. SPIE vol. 6717, Int. Symp. on Optomechatronic Technologies (ISOT 2007), Beaulieu Congress Center, Oct. 8-10, 67170O-1-10, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2007, (invited paper).

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[155] T. Jalali, D. Erni and Ch. Hafner, "Analysis of surface plasmons in metallic nanoparticles of different shapes using the multiple multipole method," 2nd Conf. on Nano Structures (NS 2008), Kish University, March 11-14, pp. 39, G18-F, Kish Island, Iran, 2008.

[156] A. Rennings, J. Mosig, C. Caloz, D. Erni, and P. Waldow, "Equivalent circuit (EC) FDTD method for the modelling of surface plasmon based couplers," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 5, no. 4, pp.690-703, April 2008.

[157] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "Nanorice chain waveguides based on low and high order mode coupling," 14th European Conf. on Integrated Optics (ECIO'08), June 11-13, pp. 245-248, ThP18, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 2008.

[158] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "Enhanced propagation in a plasmonic chain waveguide with nanoshell structures based on low- and high-order mode coupling," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A., vol. 25, no. 7, pp. 1783-1789, July 2008.

[159] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "Ultracompact surface plasmon polariton beam focusing with metal-coated nanoshell structures," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 744-748, March 2009.

[160] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "Numerical studies on nearly touching plasmonic nanoparticle dimers," 5th Work-shop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH, the Fred Tischer Lecture Series, and the MNSP �– ETH Zurich Micro and Nano Science Platform), July 6-7, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2009.

[161] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "The influence of particle shapes on the optical response of nearly touching plamonic nanoparticle dimers," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 7, no. 8, pp. 1610-1615, Aug. 2010.

6.7 Nanophotonics and nanooptics

[162] E. Moreno, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, and R. E. Kunz, "Theoretical modeling and optimization of integrated optical nanostructures," CSEM �– Scientific and Technical Report 2000, Centre Suisse d�’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, Neuchâtel, 2000.

[163] T. Jalali, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Molding the emission of photonic nanojets by different particle shapes," XV Int. Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modeling (OWTNM 2006), April 20-21, Varese, Italy, 2006.

[164] T. Jalali, D. Erni, M. Z. Shoushtari, and Ch. Hafner, "Modeling photonic nanojet emission from spherical nano particles using the 3D multiple multipole method," 386. WE-Heraeus Seminar, Bad Honnef, 25.-28. Februar, Deutschland, 2007.

[165] T. Jalali, M. Z. Shoushtari, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Emission of photonic nanojet by a two dimensional dielectic microlens," 13th Iranian Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP 2007), Iran Telecom Research Center, Feb. 6-8, Teheran, Iran, 2007.

[166] T. Jalali, M. Z. Shoushtari, and D. Erni, "Optimized 60° photonic crystal waveguide bend and photonic nanojet simulations using the FDTD and the MMP method," The First Nanotechnology Student Conference, Tarbiat Modares University, Feb. 19-21, Teheran, Iran, 2007.

[167] X. Cui, W. Zhang, B.-S. Yeo, R. Zenobi, Ch. Hafner, and D. Erni, "Tuning the resonance frequency of Ag-coated dielectric tips," Opt. Express, vol. 15, no. 13, pp. 8309-8316, June 25, 2007.

[168] X. Cui, D. Erni, W. Zhang, and R. Zenobi, "Highly efficient nano-tips with metal-dielectric coatings for tip-enhanced spectroscopy applications," Chem. Phys. Lett., vol. 453, no. 4-6, pp. 262-265, March 3, 2008.

[169] T. Liebig, and D. Erni, "Using optically induced forces in numerical structural optimization," XVII Int. Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modeling (OWTNM 2008), June 13-14, pp. 36, PO-14, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 2008.

[170] X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "MMP simulation of optical forces acting on a metallic nanoparticle within a photonic nanojet," 4th Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 7-9, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2008.

[171] X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Optical forces on metallic nanoparticles induced by a photonic nanojet," Opt. Express, vol. 16, no. 18, pp. 13560-13568. Sept. 1, 2008, [reprint in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 18, no. 15, Oct. 13, 2008, and special mention as "Image of the week," Optical Society of America (OSA), Optics Info Base (www.opticsinfobase.org), Sept. 2, 2008].

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[172] X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Optical forces on metallic nanoparticles induced by a photonic nanojet," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, vol. 18, no. 15, (reprint of the Opt. Express article, for citation please refer to the Opt. Express article), Oct. 13, 2008.

[173] T. Liebig, I. Kemper, and D. Erni, "Iterative strategies for the structural design of nanophotonic components," 1st Int. Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics (TaCoNa 2008), Dec. 3-5, pp. 52, Bad Honnef, Germany, 2008.

[174] X. Cui and D. Erni, "Optimization of nanophotonic structures by using genetic algoritms and evolutionary strategies," 1st Int. Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics (TaCoNa 2008), Dec. 3-5, pp. 43, Bad Honnef, Germany, 2008.

[175] D. Erni, and C. Caloz, "A Special Issue on Functional Nanophotonics and Nanoelectromagnetics," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 6, no. 9, pp. 1977-1978, Sept. 2009.

[176] D. Erni, T. Liebig, and J. Fröhlich, "Numerical structural optimization in microoptics and nanophotonics," 6th Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH, the Fred Tischer Lecture Series, and the MNSP �– ETH Zurich Micro and Nano Science Platform), July 5-7, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2010, (invited keynote presentation).

[177] D. Erni, "Introducing functionality in nanophotonics and electrodynamic metamaterials," Lectures on Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Dec. 21, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2010, (invited presentation).

[178] D. Erni, «Using numerical structural optimization in photonics», Seminar Lecture, June 23, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, the Netherlands, 2011, (invited presentation).

[179] D. Erni, «Functionality in nanophotonics», Tutorial Lecture, CENIDE Nano Summer Program 2013, July 10, Session on �‘Application and Sustainability�’, Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany, 2013.

[180] T. Jalali, D. Erni, "Highly confined photonic nanojet from optimized elliptical particles," submitted to J. Modern Opt., vol. XX, no. XX, pp. XX - XX. XX, 2013.

6.8 Optical antennas

[181] R. Kappeler, D. Erni, and L. Novotny, "Simulations of nano-antennas for SNOM applications," 2nd Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 10, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Session A, 2006.

[182] R. Kappeler, D. Erni, C. Xudong, and L. Novotny, "Field computations of optical antennas," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 686-691, May 2007.

[183] X. Cui, D. Erni, L. Dong, and W. Zhang, "Optical antennas based on segmented metal-nanotube structures," 2nd Topical Meeting on Nanophotonics and Metamaterials (NANOMETA 2009), Jan. 5-8, pp. 30, TUE4f.74, Seefeld, Austria, 2009.

[184] X. Cui, W. Zhang, D. Erni, and L. Dong, "Optical properties of a nanomatch-like plasmonic structure," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 27, no. 8, pp. 1783-1790, Aug. 2010, (reprint in Virtual Journal on Biomedical Optics, vol. 5, no. 12, Sept. 30, 2010).

[185] X. Cui, W. Zhang, D. Erni, and L. Dong, "Optical properties of a nanomatch-like plasmonic structure," Virtual Journal on Biomedical Optics, vol. 5, no. 12, (reprint of the J. Opt. Soc. Am. A journal article, for citation please refer to this article), Sept. 30, 2010.

[186] X. Cui, Z. Fan, X. Tao, W. Zhang, D. Erni, X. Fan, X. Zhang, and L. Dong, "Sphere-on-pillar optical nano-antennas," 2010 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conf., Oct. 12-15, pp. 171-176, ThP1-1.4, Monterey, CA, USA, 2010.

[187] X. Cui, L. Dong, W. Zhang, W. Wu, Y. Tang, and D. Erni, "Numerical investigations of a multi-walled carbon nanotube-based multi-segmented optical antenna," Appl. Phys. B: Lasers and Optics, vol. 101, no. 3, pp.601-609, Nov. 2010.

6.9 Planar waveguide grating filters and UV-induced Bragg gratings

[188] D. Wiesmann, J. Hübner, R. Germann, I. Massarek, B. J. Offrein, H. W. M. Salemink, G.-L. Bona, D. Erni and H. Jäckel, "UV-induced Bragg gratings in planar silicon oxinitride waveguides," Bulletin

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SPG/SSP, vol. 15, no. 1, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, 26. - 27. Feb., Bern, pp.95, 1998.

[189] D. Wiesmann, D. Erni, J. Fröhlich, H. Rothuizen, R. Germann, and H. Jäckel, "Optimization of concatenated Bragg gratings with different duty cycles by means of an evolutionary algorithm," 1998 International Workshop on Optical Waveguide Theory and Numerical Modelling, 18.-19. Sept., Hagen, Germany, 1998.

[190] D. Wiesmann, D. Erni, J. Fröhlich, H. Rothuizen, R. Germann, G.-L. Bona, Ch. David and H. Jäckel, "Apodization of a grating filter by concatenation of Bragg gratings with different ridge patterns," 9th European Conf. on Integrated Optics ECIO'99, April 14-16, Torino, Italy, WeG. Pp. 159-162, 1999.

[191] C. David, D. Wiesmann, D. Erni, B. J. Offrein, F. Horst, R. Germann, and G.-L. Bona, "Apodized Bragg gratings in SiON planar waveguides," PSI Annual Report, 1999.

[192] D. Wiesmann, C. David, R. Germann, D. Erni, and G.-L. Bona, "Apodized surface-corrugated gratings with varying duty cycles," IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett., vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 639-641, June 2000.

[193] D. Wiesmann, R. Germann, G.-L. Bona, C. David, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Add-drop filters based on apodized surface-corrugated gratings," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 417-423, March 2003.

6.10 Ultra-fast FIR photon drag detectors

[194] H. Sigg, M. Kwakernaak, B. Margotte, D. Erni, P. van Son, and K. Köhler, "Ultrafast far-infrared GaAs/AlGaAs photon drag detector in microwave transmission line topology," Appl. Phys. Lett., 67(19):2827-2829, Nov. 1995.

[195] H. Sigg, S. Graf, M. Kwakernaak, B. Margotte, D. Erni, P. van Son, and K. Köhler. "Ultrafast photon drag detector for intersubband spectroscopy," In International Conference on Intersubband Transitions in Quantum Wells, Ginosar, Israel, Oct. 1995.

[196] H. Sigg, S. Graf, M. Kwakernaak, B. Margotte, D. Erni, P. van Son, and K. Köhler. "Ultrafast photon drag detector for intersubband spectroscopy," Superlattices and Microstructures, 19(2):105-114, 1996.

[197] S. Graf, H. Siegwart, H. C. Sigg, M. Kwakernaak, B. Margotte, D. Erni, P. van Son, and K. Köhler. "Photon drag study of a two dimensional electron system," In NATO Advanced Study Institute Summer School: New Directions in Terahertz Technology, Chateau de Bonas, Castera-Verduzan, France, NATO ASI, June/July 1996.

[198] M. H. Kwakernaak, D. Erni, and H. Sigg. New directions in terahertz technology, volume 334 of NATO ASI Series E: Applied Sciences, chapter 2.6 "Travelling wave detectors �– a principle for terahertz operation," pp. 143-153, Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1997.

6.11 Coherent THz transmission radiation (SLS Linac)

[199] D. Sütterlin, H. Sigg, V. Schlott, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, "Characterization of coherent transition radiation at the SLS Linac," PSI Annual Scientific Research Report, Synchrotron Radiation and Nanotechnology, pp. 161, 2003.

[200] D. Sütterlin, T. Korhonen, T. Schilcher, H. Sigg, V. Schlott, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, S. Casalbuoni, P. Schmüser, S. Simrock, B. Steffen, M. Tonutti, A. Winter, "Status of the electron bunch length measurements with electro-optical methods at the SLS Linac," PSI Annual Scientific Report, Large Research Facilities, 2003.

[201] D. Sütterlin, H. Sigg, V. Schlott, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, "First results of a autocorrelation measurements with coherent transition radiation at the SLS pre-injector LINAC," PSI Annual Scientific Report, Laboratory for Micro and Nanotechnology, 2004.

[202] D. Sütterlin, V. Schlott, H. Sigg, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, and A. Murk, "Spatial auto-correlation interferometer with single shot capability using coherent transition radiation," 7th European Workshop on Beam Diagnostics and Instrumentation for Particle Accelerators (DIPAC 2005), June 6-8, (organizer: CERN, Geneva), 1475�–POT-T029, Lyon, France, 2005.

[203] D. Sütterlin, V. Schlott, H. Sigg, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, and A. Murk, "Single-shot electron bunch length measurements usin a spatial auto-correlation interferometer," 27th Int. Free Electron Laser Conf. (FEL

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2005), Aug. 21-26, THPP072, Stanford, CA, USA, 2005. (invited paper, elected as a conference highlight)

[204] D. Sütterlin, D. Erni, M. Dehler, H. Jäckel, H. Sigg, and V. Schlott, "An analytic formalism for the emission of coherent transition radiation from an oblique finite thin metallic target screen," Nuc. Instr. and Meth. In Phys. Res. B, vol. 264, no. 2, pp. 362-370, Nov. 15, 2007.

[205] D. Sütterlin, D. Erni, V. Schlott, H. Sigg, H. Jäckel, and A. Murk "Single-shot electron bunch length measurements using a spatial electro-optical autocorrelation interferometer," Rev. Sci. Instrum., vol. 81, no. 10, pp. 104702�–1-6, Oct. 2010.

6.12 Fast gain, absorption, and refractive index dynamics

[206] M. Kwakernaak, R. Schreieck, A. Neiger, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, E. Gini, and H. Melchior, "Chirp investigation of monolithic mode locked laser diode pulses with a spectral domain interference method," Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics / Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference CLEO/QUELS 2000, May 7-12, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2000.

[207] R. Schreieck, M. Kwakernaak, H. Jäckel, T. Hessler, and D. Erni, "Pulse break-up due to cross-gain modulation in an InGaAsP laser diode amplifier," Optical Amplifiers & their Applications and Integrated Photonics Research, OAA / IPR 2000, July 10-15, Québec, Canada, OTuB5, pp. 128-128, 2000.

[208] R. Schreieck, M. Kwakernaak, H. Jäckel, T. Hessler, and D. Erni, "Pulse break-up due to cross-gain modulation in an InGaAsP laser diode amplifier," Optical Amplifiers and their Applications, OSA Trends in Optics and Photonics Series TOPS, vol. 44, pp. 184-186, 2001.

[209] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, D. Erni, F. Robin, and H. Jäckel, "Modeling of mode-locked laser diodes (MLLD) �– the influences of the gain spectrum," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 20, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 20-21, Basel, 241, pp. 59, 2003.

[210] J. F. Holzman, R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, and D. Erni, "Phase-sensitive lock-in detection of semiconductor waveguide intensity profiles," Rev. Sci. Instrum., vol. 76, no. 11, pp. 113102-1-4, Nov. 2005.

6.13 Monolithic integrated mode-locked semiconductor laser diodes and ultra-fast absorbers

[211] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Simulation of mode-locked semiconductor laser performance," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 20, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 20-21, Basel, 2 ANDO 204, pp. 50, 2003.

[212] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, W. Vogt, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "A Process for integrated InPGaAs mode locked laser diodes with different structures for gain, absorber and passive waveguide," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 826, pp. 138, 2004.

[213] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, W. Vogt, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "An ultrafast absorber for monolithically integrated modelocked InGaAs/InP laser diodes," Bulletin SPG/SSP, vol. 21, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, March 3-4, Neuchâtel, 823, pp. 137, 2004.

[214] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, F. Robin, D. Erni, W. Vogt, E. Gini, and H. Jäckel, "Design and measurement of an ultrafast absorber for monolithically integrated InGaAsP/InP mode-locked laser diodes," International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD-04, Aug. 24-26, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, ThC1, pp. 99-100, 2004.

[215] R. Scollo, H. J. Lohe, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, E. Gini, and W. Vogt, "Monolithically integrated InGaAsP/InP mode-locked laser diodes," NCCR «Quantum Photonics» 3rd Tutorial Days, July 4-6, Chaumont, Switzerland, 2004.

[216] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, J. F. Holzman, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, W. Vogt, and E. Gini, "Mode-locked laser diode with an ultrafast integrated uni-traveling carrier saturable absorber," Opt. Lett., vol. 30, no. 20, pp. 2808-2810, Oct. 15, 2005.

[217] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, J. F. Holzman, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, W. Vogt, and E. Gini, "Mode-locked laser diode with an ultrafast integrated uni-traveling carrier saturable absorber," Virtual Journal of

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Ultrafast Science, vol. 4, no. 11, (reprint of the Opt. Lett. article, for citation please refer to the Opt. Lett. article), Nov., 2005.

[218] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, J. F. Holzman, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, E. Gini, and W. Vogt, "Monolithically integrated InGaAsP/InP mode-locked laser diodes (MLLD)," NCCR Quantum Photonics, 4th Tutorial Days, June 26-28, Leysin, Switzerland, 2005.

[219] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, J. F. Holzman, F. Robin, D. Erni, W. Vogt, E. Gini, and H. Jäckel, "Comparison of monolithically integrated mode-locked laser diodes with uni-traveling carrier and multi-quantum well saturable absorbers," The 18th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS 2005, Oct. 23-27, Sydney, Australia, ThS 4, pp. 874-875, 2005.

[220] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, F. Robin, D. Erni, E. Gini, W. Vogt, and H. Jäckel, "Characterization of an ultrafast uni-traveling-carrier absorber for monolithially integrated InGaAsP/InP mode-locked laser diodes," Photonics Europe 2006, April 3-7, Strasbourg, France, Session 12, [6184-52], pp. 23, 2006, (invited talk).

[221] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, E. Gini, W. Vogt, R. Harbers, and D. Erni, "A multiple regrowth process for monolithically integrated InP-based mode-locked laser diodes with uni-travelling carrier absorber," Photonics Europe 2006, April 3-7, Strasbourg, France, Session 3, [6183-57], pp. 19, 2006.

[222] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, W. Vogt, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, R. Harbers, and H. Jäckel, "A multiple regrowth process for monolithically integrated InP-based mode-locked laser diodes with uni-travelling carrier absorber," Proc. SPIE vol. 6183, pp. 61831K-1�–10, 2006.

[223] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, F. Robin, D. Erni, E. Gini, W. Vogt, and H. Jäckel, "Characterization of an ultrafast uni-traveling-carrier absorber for monolithially integrated InGaAsP/InP mode-locked laser diodes," Proc. SPIE vol. 6184, pp. 61841G-1�–15, 2006, (invited paper).

[224] H.-J. Lohe, R. Scollo, W. Vogt, E. Gini, F. Robin, D. Erni, R. Harbers, and H. Jäckel, "A multiple regrowth process for monolithically-integrated InP-based mode locked laser diodes with uni-travelling carrier absorber," in 1st Mat. Res. Center Graduate Symp., June 29, Zurich, Switzerland, 2006.

[225] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, F. Robin, D. Erni, E. Gini, and H. Jäckel, "Mode-locked InP-based laser diode with a monolithic integrated UTC absorber for subpicosecond pulse generation," IEEE J. Quantum Electron., vol. 45, no. 4, pp. 322-335, April 2009.

6.14 Semiconductor pump lasers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser diodes (VCSEL)

[226] F. Beffa, H. Jäckel, M. Achtenhagen, Ch. Harder, and D. Erni, "High-temperature optical gain of 980 nm InGaAs/AlGaAs quantum-well lasers," Appl. Phys. Lett., vol. 77, no. 15, pp. 2301-2303, Oct. 9, 2000.

[227] M. Jungo, F. Monti di Sopra, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Scaling effects on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers static and dynamic behavior," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 91, no. 9, pp. 5550-5557, May 1, 2002.

[228] M. Jungo, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, "An efficient system-oriented VCSEL model including spatial hole burning and thermal effects," Bulletin SPG/SSP, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, 28. Feb. �– 1. March, 2 ANDO 214, pp. 57, Lausanne, 2002.

[229] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "An efficient system-oriented VCSEL model including 2D modal dynamics and thermal effects," The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS 2002 (Europe), Nov. 10-14, Glasgow, Scotland, TuAA3, pp. 331-332, 2002.

[230] M. Jungo, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, "Investigation of spatial filtering influence on relative intensity noise using a fast 2D dynamic VCSEL model," International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD-02, Sept. 25-27, pp. 32-33, Zurich, Switzerland, 2002.

[231] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Quasi-analytic steady-state solution of VCSEL rate equations including spatial hole burning and carrier diffusion losses," Int. J. Numer. Model., vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 143-159, March 2003.

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[232] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "VISTAS �– A comprehensive system-oriented spatiotemporal VCSEL model," IEEE J. Select. Topics Quantum Electron., Special Issue on Optoelectronic Device Simulation, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 939-948, May/June 2003.

[233] T. Christen, S. Odermatt, M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Verilog-A implementation of a 2D spatio-temporal VCSEL model for system-oriented simulations of optical links," Microwave Opt. Technol. Lett., vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 304-308, Aug. 2003.

[234] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Alternative formulation of carrier transport in spatially-dependent rate equations," Optical and Quantum Electronics (OQE), vol. 36, no. 10, pp. 881-891, Aug. 2004.

6.15 Optical interconnects and optical backplane communication

[235] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "2D VCSEL model for investigation of dynamic fiber coupling and spatially filtered noise," IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett., vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 3-5, Jan. 2003.

[236] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Segmented VCSEL contact geometry for active coupling efficiency enhancement," 27th Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE�’03), May 26-28, Fürigen, pp. 67-68, Switzerland, 2003.

[237] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Active compensation of improper waveguide coupling through vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser electronic beam shaping," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, vol. 20, no. 11, pp. 2262-2269, Nov. 2003.

[238] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, T. Morf, M. Schmatz, F. Ellinger, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, " A low power 20 GHz 52 dB transimpedance amplifier in 80 nm-CMOS," IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits, vol. 39, no. 6, pp. 885-894, June 2004.

[239] D. Lenz, B. Rankov, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, and A. Wittneben, "MIMO channel for modal multiplexing in highly overmoded optical waveguides," 2004 International Zurich Seminar on Broadband Communications, (IEEE Proc. 04TH8732), Feb. 18-20, ETH Zurich, pp. 196-199, Switzerland, 2004.

[240] D. Lenz, B. Rankov, D. Erni, W. Bächtold, and A. Wittneben, "Modal multiplexing in highly overmoded optical waveguides," Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2004, March 28-31, Pisa, Session 43, Italy, 2004.

[241] D. Lenz, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Modal power loss coefficients for highly overmoded rectangular dielectric waveguides based on free space modes," Opt. Express, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 1150-1156, March 22, 2004.

[242] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects im Kontext von FR-4-Boards (und Chips)," eingeladener Kolloquiums-vortrag an der Technischen Fakultät der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, July 21, 2004.

[243] D. Erni, "Kapazitätsbegrenzende Ausbreitungseffekte bei Glasfasern," Vorlesungsbeitrag am Lehrstuhl für Hochfrequenztechnik (Technische Fakultät) der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, July 21, 2004.

[244] D. Erni, "Optical backplane communication," CTI Micro and Nano Technologies Event 2004 �– The Impact of Miniaturization, (KTI-Jahrestagung 2004), Nov. 11, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 2004.

[245] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, C. Berger, T. Morf, M. Schmatz, F. Ellinger, D. Erni, G.-L. Bona, and H. Jäckel, "A 100 mW 4×10 Gb/s transceiver in 80-nm CMOS for high-density optical interconnects," IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2005), Feb. 6-10, Session 18, pp 334-336, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2005.

[246] G. Sialm, D. Lenz, D. Erni, G.-L. Bona, C. Kromer, M. X. Jungo, T. Morf, F. Ellinger, and H. Jäckel, "Comparison of simulation and measurement of dynamic fiber-coupling effects for high-speed multimode VCSELs," J. Lightwave Technol., vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 2318-2330, July 2005.

[247] J.-M. Lehky, D. Erni, F. Robin, L. Dellmann, G.-L. Bona, P. Straub, and W. Bächtold, "Optical waveguides for backplane communication using metal film ion-exchange in glass," 12th European Conf. on Integrated Optics ECIO'05, April 6-8, Grenoble, ThP038, pp. 526-529, France, 2005.

[248] D. Erni, "Optische Backplane-Kommunikation auf FR-4-Boards," invited talk, presented at a strategy meeting organized by Schott AG, IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, Jan. 14, 2005.

[249] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects im Kontext von FR-4-Boards (und Chips)," eingeladener Kolloquiums-Vortrag an der Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik der Universität Rostock, 8. April, 2005.

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[250] D. Lenz, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Quasi-analytical formalism for mode characteristics in highly over-moded rectangular dielectric waveguide bends," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 1968-1975, Sept. 2005.

[251] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects �– vom vielmodigen, optischen Übertragungskanal zur Nanophotonik," eingeladener Kolloquiums-Vortrag am Department Physik der Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften, Universität Paderborn, July 6, 2005.

[252] G. Sialm, D. Erni, D. Vez, C. Kromer, F. Ellinger, G.-L. Bona, T. Morf, and H. Jäckel, "Trade-offs of vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers modeling for the development of driver circuits in short distance optical links," Opt. Engineering, vol. 44, no. 10, pp. 105401-1-15, Oct. 2005.

[253] D. Lenz, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Advanced detection scheme for highly-multimode waveguide based optical interconnects," The 89th OSA Annual Meeting �– Frontiers in Optics 2005/Laser Science XXI, Oct. 16-20, Tucson, AZ, FtuB6, pp. 66, USA, 2005.

[254] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects �– vom vielmodigen, optischen Übertragungskanal zur Nanophotonik," eingeladener Kolloquiums-Vortrag an der Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Universität Dortmund, Oct. 28, 2005.

[255] J.-M. Lehky, D. Erni, F. Robin, L. Dellmann, R. Dangel, B. J. Offrein, and W. Bächtold, "Low-loss copper film ion-exchanged optical waveguides with step-like index profiles in glass," The 18th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS 2005, Oct. 23-27, Sydney, Australia, ThJ 5, pp. 784-785, 2005.

[256] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, C. Berger, T. Morf, M. Schmatz, F. Ellinger, D. Erni, G.-L. Bona, and H. Jäckel, "A 100 mW 4×10 Gb/s transceiver in 80-nm CMOS for high-density optical interconnects," IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits, vol. 40, no. 12, pp. 2667-2679, Dec. 2005, (invited paper).

[257] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects im Kontext von FR-4-Boards (und Chips)," eingeladener Kolloquiums-vortrag am Institut für Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik der Fakultät für Ingenieurwissen-schaften der Universität Duisburg-Essen, 7. Dezember, 2005.

[258] G. Sialm, C. Kromer, F. Ellinger, T. Morf, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Design of low-power fast VCSEL drivers for high-density links in 90 nm SOI CMOS," IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 65-73, Jan. 2006.

[259] D. Erni, "Optical interconnects �– Optical data communication in electronic circuits," 17th Edgar-Lüscher-Seminar 2006, Feb. 4-6, Klosters, Switzerland, 2006, (invited talk).

[260] D. Erni, D. Lenz, J.-M. Lehky, B.-J. Offrein, and T. Lamprecht, "Upgrading multimode channels in board-level optical interconnects," IEEE LEOS 17th Annual Workshop on Interconnections within High-Speed Digital Systems (HSD 2006), May 14-17, Session "(Mostly) Inside the Box", Santa Fé, NM, USA, MB3, 2006, (invited presentation).

[261] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, T. Morf, and M. Schmatz, "Nanometer scaled CMOS IC�’s for Tb/s short-distance high-density optical interconnects," Industry Days, ETH Zurich Micro and Nano Science Platform Sept. 4, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2006.

[262] D. Erni, "Upgrading multimode channels in board-level optical interconnects," eingeladener Vortrag am Seminar für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Nachrichtentechnik und Photonik, Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), July 20, 2006.

[263] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, D. Erni, T. Morf, M. Kossel, and H. Jäckel, "A 40 Gb/s optical receiver in 80-nm CMOS for short-distance high-density interconnects," 2nd IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuit Conference (A-SSCC 2006), Nov. 13-15, Hangzhou, China, Session 14-1, pp. 395-398, 2006.

[264] D. Erni, D. Lenz, J.-M. Lehky, B.-J. Offrein, and T. Lamprecht, "Modal multiplexing in highly overmoded waveguide channels for high-speed board-level optical interconnects," 12th MICROCOLL �– Colloquium on Microwave Communications / Mediterranean Microwave Symposium (MMS 2007), May 14-16, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 53-56, 2007, (invited paper).

[265] D. Erni, "Wenn das Interface zum Engpass wird �– Lehrstuhl ATE sucht neue Wege in der Hochleistungs-datenübertragung," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 6, no. 2, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 4-5, July 2007.

[266] D. Erni, D. Lenz, J.-M. Lehky, B.-J. Offrein, and T. Lamprecht, "Upgrading multimode channels for multi-Tb/s/inch bandwidth densities in board-level optical interconnects," Europ. Microwave Assoc. Proc. (EuMA Proc.), Special Issue on Microwave Photonics, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 222-228, Sept. 2007.

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[267] D. Erni, "Das Licht in die Schranken weisen �– Optische Signalübertragung auf elektronischen Leiter-platten, in Computer-Chips und in der Nanoskala," public talk at the Uni-Colleg Duisburg, Universität Duisburg-Essen, 12. Nov., 2008.

[268] D. Erni, D. Lenz, "Modeling microbending losses in highly-multimode rectangular optical channel waveguides," (pending) to Opt. Express, 2014.

6.16 Optical inter-satellite communication

[269] F. Herzog, K. Kudielka, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Optical phase-locked loop for transparent inter-satellite communications," Opt. Express, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 3816-3821, May 16, 2005.

[270] F. Herzog, K. Kudielka, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Residual-carrier free, balanced optical phase locked loop for inter-satellite communications," International Conference on Quantum Electronics 2005 and the Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2005, (IQEC/CLEO-PR 2005), July 11-15, Tokyo, Japan, CFJ2-2, pp. 1573-1574, 2005.

[271] F. Herzog, K. Kudielka, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Optical phase locking by local oscillator phase dithering," IEEE J. Quantum Electron., vol. 42, no. 10, pp. 973-985, Oct. 2006.

6.17 Advanced concepts for computational electromagnetics

[272] W. Bilgic, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Perspective of the uniaxial wavelet-transformed FDTD scheme," The 23rd Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics (ACES 2007), March 19-23, Verona, Italy, pp. 50-57, 2007.

[273] W. Bilgic, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Application of the energy-based stability condition for the spatial wavelet-transformed FDTD scheme," The 23rd Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics (ACES 2007), March 19-23, Verona, Italy, pp. 32-39, 2007.

[274] T. Jalali, K. Rauscher, A. Mohammadi, D. Erni, Ch. Hafner, W. Bächtold, and M. Z. Shoushtari, "Efficient effective permittivity treatment for the two-dimensional finite difference time-domain simulation of photonic crystals," J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 644-648, May 2007.

[275] G. Stark, F. Robin, M. Mishrikey, C. Hafner, R. Vahldieck, and D. Erni, "Positional dependence of mode detection in FDTD based photonic crystal simulations," 2007 Workshop on Computational Electro-magnetics in Time-Domain (CEM-TD 2007), Oct. 15-17, Perugia, Italy, 2007.

[276] W. Bilgic, X. Cui, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Subgridding capabilities of the wavelet-transformed FDTD scheme," Asia-Pacific Microwave Conf. (APMC 2008), Dec. 16-19, Hong-Kong, Dec. 19-20, Macau, China, Session A4-40, 2008.

[277] W. Bilgic, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Energy-based stability criterion for the finite-difference time-domain method," Asia-Pacific Microwave Conf. (APMC 2008), Dec. 16-19, Hong-Kong, Dec. 19-20, Macau, China, Session F5-07, 2008.

[278] G. Stark, M. Mishrikey, F. Robin, H. Jaeckel, C. Hafner, R. Vahldieck, and D. Erni, "Positional dependence of FDTD mode detection in photonic crystal systems," Int. J. Numer. Model., vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 201-218, March/April 2009.

[279] I. Stockem, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Charakteristische Moden mit FEKO," XIII. German FEKO User Meeting, Nov. 8, Commundo Tagungshotel Stuttgart, Germany, 2011.

[280] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "openEMS �– A Free and Open Source Cartesian and Cylindrical EC-FDTD Simulation Platform Supporting Multi-Pole Drude/Lorentz Dispersive Material Models for Plasmonic Nanostructures," 8th Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 2-4, ETH Zurich, Session on Metamaterials, Periodic Structures, and Numerical Methods I, Switzerland, 2012.

[281] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "openEMS �– A free and open source FDTD software package supporting Cartesian and cylindrical coordinates ideally suited for MRI applications," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 25, no. suppl 1, pp. 627-628, Oct. 2012, special supplement on Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 29th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2012), Oct. 4-6, Lisbon, Portugal, paper 857 (demo and poster), 2012.

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[282] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "The openEMS simulation project �– A free and open source EC-FDTD solver for advanced MRI application," Annual Meeting of the MR-EM Forum, Dec. 9, Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Essen, Gemany, 2012.

[283] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Held, and D. Erni, "openEMS �– A free and open source equivalent-circuit (EC) FDTD simulation platform supporting cylindrical coordinates suitable for the analysis of traveling wave MRI applications," Int. J. Numer. Model., online, (DOI: 10.1002/jnm.1875), Dec. 10, 2012.

[284] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Held, and D. Erni, "openEMS �– A free and open source equivalent-circuit (EC) FDTD simulation platform supporting cylindrical coordinates suitable for the analysis of traveling wave MRI applications," Int. J. Numer. Model., Special Issue on Optimization, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 680-696, (DOI: 10.1002/jnm.1875), Nov./Dec. 2013.

6.18 RF technology and microwave electronics

[285] N. H. L. Koster, B. J. Koster, D. Erni, and A. Beyer, "Oscillator design for suppressing spurious signals," IEEE Microwave Magazine, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 67-80, June 2007.

[286] B. Koster, N. H. L. Koster, D. Erni, and A. Beyer, "Fast approximation formulas describing the non-linear intrinsic transistor equivalent circuit elements," Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Milimetre-wave Circuits (INMMiC 2008), Nov. 24-25, Málaga, Spain, pp. 157-160, 2008.

6.19 Electromagnetic metamaterials

[287] T. Liebig, I. Wolff, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Entwurf und Implementierung von metamaterial-basierten Antennensystemen," Dies Academicus 2008, presentation given on the occasion of the excellence award 'Preis für Studierende und Doktoranden 2008 der Universität Duisburg-Essen', July 3, 2008.

[288] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Otto, C. Caloz, and D. Erni, "Comparison between CRLH zeroth-order antenna and series-fed microstrip patch antenna array," 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2009), March 23-27, Berlin, Germany, Session Tue-S2A2, pp. 529-532, 2009. (invited paper)

[289] A. Rennings, T. Liebig, S. Otto, C. Caloz, and D. Erni, "Directive antennas based on zeroth-order resonant CRLH metamaterials implemented in multilayer-technology," METAMATERIALS 2009, Sept. 1-4, London, UK, Special Session 10, pp. 376-378, 2009. (invited paper)

[290] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Held, and D. Erni, "Accurate parameter extraction of lossy composite right/left-handed (CRLH) transmission lines for planar antenna applications," METAMATERIALS 2010, Sept. 13-16, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 456-458, 2010.

[291] S. Held, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Electronically steerable CRLH leaky wave antenna with only one control voltage," METAMATERIALS 2010, Sept. 13-16, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 223-225, 2010.

[292] Q. Yuan, Z. Chen, S. Otto, S. Held, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "MetaBeam: Multi-layer CRLH antennas for 24 GHz sensor applications based on low-cost PCBs," German Microwave Conference (GeMiC 2011), March 14-16, Darmstadt, Germany, Session W1-1, 2011.

[293] F.-Y. Meng, Q. Wu, D. Erni, and L.-W. Li, "Controllable metamaterial-loaded waveguides supporting backward and forward waves," IEEE Trans. Antennas Propagat., vol. 59, no. 9, pp. 3400-3411, Sept. 2011.

[294] A. Rennings, B. Zhou, A. Al-Bassam, Z. Chen, S. Otto, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, "MetaBeam: A high-gain pencil-beam array antenna based on corporately fed CRLH meta-lines for the 24 GHz ISM band," German Microwave Conference (GeMiC 2012), March 12-14, Ilmenau, Germany, Session 7, paper no. 1529, pp. 32, 2012.

[295] F.-Y. Meng, Q. Wu, D. Erni, K. Wu, and J.-C. Lee, "Polarization-independent metamaterial analog of electromagnetically induced transparency for a refractive-index based sensor," IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 60, no. 10, pp. 3013-3022, Oct. 2012, (CST University Publication Award 2013).

[296] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "An arbitrarly scalable planar one- and two-dimensional composite right/left-handed (CRLH) metamaterial-based zeroth-order resonant antenna (ZORA)," to be submitted to IEEE Trans. Antennas Propagat., 2014.

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[297] F.-Y. Meng, R.-Z. Liu, K. Zhang, D. Erni, Q. Wu, L. Sun, and L.-W. Li, "Automatic design of broadband gradient index metamaterial lens for gain enhancement of circularly polarized antennas," Prog. Electromagn. Res. (PIER), vol. 141, pp. 17-32, (DOI: 10.2528/PIER13051104), July 7, 2013.

6.20 Electromagnetic metamaterials in biomedical engineering

[298] A. Rennings, J. Mosig, A. Bahr, C. Caloz, M. E. Ladd, and D. Erni, "A CRLH metamaterial based RF coil element for magnetic resonance imaging at 7 Tesla," 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2009), March 23-27, Berlin, Germany, Session Thu-P-4.57, pp. 3231-3234, 2009.

[299] Daniel Erni, "Metamaterial based RF coils for 7 Tesla MRI applications," serec newsletters, no. 13, serec �– swiss electromagnetics research & engineering centre, (www.serec.ethz.ch), March 2010.

[300] S. Huclova, D. Erni, and J. Fröhlich, "Modelling effective dielectric properties of materials containing diverse types of biological cells," J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys., vol. 43, no. 36, pp. 365405�–1-10, Sept. 15, 2010.

[301] A. Rennings, P. Schneider, S. Otto, D. Erni, C. Caloz, and M. E. Ladd, "A CRLH zeroth-order resonant antenna (ZORA) with high near-field polarization purity used as an RF coil element for ultra high field MRI," METAMATERIALS 2010, Sept. 13-16, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 92-94, 2010, (invited paper).

[302] D. Erni, T. Liebig, and A. Rennings, "Conformal excitation and matching concepts for traveling-wave MRI based on electromagnetic metamaterials," seminar talk, Nov. 1, Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, 2010.

[303] D. Erni, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, N. H. L. Koster, and J. Fröhlich, "Highly adaptive RF excitation scheme based on conformal resonant CRLH metamaterial ring antennas for 7-Tesla traveling-wave magnetic resonance imaging," 33th Annual Intern. Conf. of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Soc. (IEEE EMBS 2011), Aug. 30 �– Sept. 3, Boston, MA, USA, pp. 554-558, 2011.

[304] P. Schneider, A. Litinsky, A. Rennings,K. Solbach, M. E. Ladd, and D. Erni, "Q-factor evaluations of a zeroth-order resonant antenna with a loading independent operation frequency," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 24, no. suppl 1, pp. 505-506, Oct. 2011, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 28th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2011), Oct. 6-8, Leipzig, Germany, paper 717, pp. 135, 2011.

[305] P. Schneider, A. Litinsky, A. Rennings, K. Solbach, M. E. Ladd, and D. Erni, "Nearfield investigations for a zeroth-order resonant antenna at 300 MHz with homogeneous longitudinal current distribution and low profile," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 24, no. suppl 1, pp. 503-505, Oct. 2011, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 28th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2011), Oct. 6-8, Leipzig, Germany, paper 716, pp. 135, 2011.

[306] T. Liebig, D. Erni, A. Rennings, N. H. L. Koster, and J. Fröhlich, "MetaBore �– A fully adaptive RF field control scheme based on conformal metamaterial ring antennas for high-field traveling-wave MRI," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 24, no. suppl 1, pp. 37-38, Oct. 2011, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 28th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2011), Oct. 6-8, Leipzig, Germany, paper 49 (talk and poster), pp. 22, 2011.

[307] S. Huclova, D. Erni, and J. Fröhlich "Modeling and validation of dielectric properties of human skin in the MHz region focusing on skin layer morphology and material composition," J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys., vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 025301-1�–17, Jan. 18, 2012.

[308] G. Saleh, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Four-leaf-clover-shaped EBG structure to improve the E/H field ratio of stripline coil for 7 Tesla MRI," 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013), April 8-12, Gothenburg, Sweden, Session Tue_Wall6.1, pp. 1088-1090, 2013.

[309] G. Saleh, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Soft surface �– EBG structure to improve the IHI/IEI field ratio of a stripline coil for 7 Tesla MRI," 21th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM 2013), April 20-26, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Session on Novel RF Coils, pp. 2775, 2013.

[310] A. Rennings, J. Svejda, S. Otto, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, "A MIM/Coaxial stub-line CLRH zeroth-order series-mode resonator used as RF coil element for 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging," IEEE Int. Microwave Symposium (IMS 2013), June 2-7, Seattle, USA, paper WE1E-1, pp. 1-4, 2013.

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[311] H. Yang, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, J. Froehlich, and D. Erni, "Tailored RF magnetic field distribution along the bore of a 7-Tesla traveling-wave magnetic resonance imaging system," 15th Int. Conf. on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA 2013), IEEE/URSI, Sept. 9-13, Centro Congressi Torino Incontra, Torino, Italy, paper 279, pp. 468-471, (DOI: 10.1109/ICEAA.2013.6632281),2013.

[312] J. T. Svejda, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "An intrinsically double tuned half-wavelength CRLH resonator for combined 23Na/1H MRI," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 26, no. suppl 1, pp. 346-348, Oct. 2013, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 30th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2013), Oct. 3-5, Toulouse, France, paper 443, pp. 105, 2013.

[313] A. Rennings, J. T. Svejda, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, and "A CRLH-metamaterial based zeroth-order resonant RF-coil: First muti-channel results at 7 Tesla," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 26, no. suppl 1, pp. 183-185, Oct. 2013, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 30th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2013), Oct. 3-5, Toulouse, France, paper 237, pp. 67, 2013.

[314] J. Fröhlich, S. Huclova, C. Beyer, and D. Erni, accepted book chapter "Accurate multi-scale skin model suitable for determining sensitivity and specificity of changes of skin components," in Computational Biophysics of the Skin, Bernard Querleux (Ed.), Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., 2014.

[315] T. Liebig, J. T. Svejda, A. Rennings, J. Froehlich, and D. Erni, "Accurate and fast longitudinal RF magnetic field profiling for 7T traveling-wave MRI systems," accepted for publication in Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM�–ESMRMB 2014, May 10-16, MiCo�–Milano Congressi, Milano, Italy, Paper 3356, Session �‘Non array RF Coils, Dielectrics & Waves�’, pp. XXX, 2014.

[316] J. T. Svejda, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Numerical analysis of four a channel array with intrinsically dual tuned single element antennas providing a congener resonant behavior for combined 23Na/1H MRI at 7T," accepted for publication in Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM�–ESMRMB 2014, May 10-16, MiCo�–Milano Congressi, Milano, Italy, Session XXX, pp. XXX, 2014.

[317] G. Saleh, K. Solbach, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "A novel soft surface to imrove the magnetic flux density B1 and to reduce SAR of a meander RF coil for 7Tesla MRI," to be submitted to IEEE Trans. Antennas Propagat., vol. XX, no. X, pp. XXXX-XXXX, XXX. 2013.

[318] Z. Chen, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "A compact electromagnetic bandgap structure based on multi-layer technology for 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging applications," submitted to 44th European Microwave Conference (EuMC 2014) / European Microwave Week (EuMW 2014), Oct. 6-9, Rome, Italy, paper XXXX, pp. XXXX-XXXX, 2014.

6.21 General MRI issues and biomedical engineering

[319] A. Rennings, L. Chen, F. Wetterling, M. E. Ladd, and D. Erni, "Electromagnetic field evaluations inside a body-tissue-simulating cylinder phantom excited by an ideal first-order circularly polarized mode," ISMRM 2012 �– 20th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, May 5-11, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 2677, 2012.

[320] A. Rennings, L. Chen, S. Otto, and D. Erni, "B1-field inhomogeneity problem of MRI: Basic investigations on a head-tissue-simulating cylinder phantom excited by a birdcage-mode," EuMW 2012 �– European Microwave Week, Oct. 28 �– Nov. 2, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, paper EuMC28-4, pp. 542-545, 2012.

[321] Z. Chen, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Dipole RF Element for 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging with minimized SAR," 7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013), April 8-12, Gothenburg, Sweden, Session CM1a.1, pp. 1716-1719, 2013, (invited paper).

[322] A. Rennings, K. Wang, L. Chen, F. Wetterling, and D. Erni, "The effect of dielectric padding on the IB1+I

profile for human MRI at a broad range of high resonance frequencies," to be submitted, 2014.

[323] Z. Chen, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "RF coil element with longitudinal and transversal two-peak field distribution for low SAR 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging," IEEE Int. Microwave Symposium (IMS 2013), June 2-7, Seattle, USA, paper WE1E-2, pp. 1-4, 2013.

[324] Z. Chen, A. Rennings, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, "A 4-channel RF coil with large longitudinal field-of-view for 7-T-MRI," Magnetic Resonance in Physics, Biology and Medicine (MAGMA), vol. 26, no. suppl 1,

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pp. 188-189, Oct. 2013, special supplement on the Europ. Soc. for Magn. Reson. in Med. and Biol. 30th Annual Sci. Meeting (ESMRMB 2013), Oct. 3-5, Toulouse, France, paper 241, pp. 67, 2013.

[325] M. Abbasi, J. D. Sanchez, G. Schaefers, and D. Erni, "Comparative analysis of RF induced heating during MRI diagnostics in a generic multi-component medical implant applying the design of experiment method (DoE)," accepted for publication in Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM�–ESMRMB 2014, May 10-16, MiCo�–Milano Congressi, Milano, Italy, Session XXX, pp. XXX, 2014.

[326] A. Rennings, K. Wang, L. Chen, F. Wetterling, and D. Erni, "An electromagnetic-simulation based investigation of dielectric padding for head imaging at 7T," accepted for publication in Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM�–ESMRMB 2014, May 10-16, MiCo�–Milano Congressi, Milano, Italy, Session XXX, pp. XXX, 2014.

[327] Z. Chen, A. Rennings, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, " Coupling investigation of different RF coil elements for 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging based on characteristic mode analysis," accepted for publication in IEEE Int. Microwave Symposium (IMS 2014), June 1-6, Tampa Bay, FL, USA, paper XXX-X, pp. X-X, 2014.

[328] Z. Chen, O. Kraft, K. Solbach, D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "A 4-channel RF coil based onm novel dipole-element with eigen-resonant shielding plate for 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging," submitted to 44th European Microwave Conference (EuMC 2014) / European Microwave Week (EuMW 2014), Oct. 6-9, Rome, Italy, paper XXXX, pp. XXXX-XXXX, 2014.

6.22 Process tomography and inverse scattering in natural soils

[329] B. Oswald, D. Erni, H. R. Benedickter and W. Bächtold, "Dielectric properties of natural materials," IEEE-AP Soc. Int. Symp., Conf. on Antennas and Propagation, June 22-26, Atlanta, GA, USA, pp. 2002-2005, 1998.

[330] B. Oswald, P. Pelican, D. Erni, H. R. Benedickter and W. Bächtold, "Process tomography in the hydrological sciences: first results," XXII General Assembly of the European Geophysical Society (EGS), Nice, France April 20-24, pp. C 483, 1998.

6.23 Microfluidics and physical sorting

[331] B. Göllner, D. Kerkhoff, U. Michelsen, M. Padberg, F. Schreiber, and D. Erni, "Design optimization of an electrowetting cell sorter chip platform," BMT 2012 �– 46th. DGBMT Annual Conference, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biomedizinische Technik, Sept. 16-19, Jena, Germany, Track G: Innovative Methods in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, pp. 59, 2012.

[332] B. Göllner, D. Kerkhoff, U. Michelsen, M. Padberg, F. Schreiber, and D. Erni, "Design optimization of an electrowetting cell sorter chip platform," Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik, vol. 57, no. SL-1, pp. 978-981, Sept. 2012.

[333] F. Schreiber, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Optimierung von Chip-Architekturen effizienter Zellsorter basierend auf dem Elektrowetting-Verfahren," 4. Mikrosystemtechnik-Kongress 2013 (MST 2013), VDE, and Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), Oct. 14-16, Eurogress, Aachen, Germany, paper 1.21, pp. 413-416, 2013.

[334] F. Schreiber, S. Kahnert, A. Goehlich, D. Greifendorf, F. Bartels, U. Michelsen, K. Lennartz, U. Kirstein, A. Rennings, R. Küppers, and D. Erni, "An efficient on-chip electrowetting cell sorter architecture based on smart diffusion," submitted to Microfluidic 2014, EMBL Conference, July 23-25, EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, 2014.

[335] S. Kahnert, A. Goehlich, D. Greifendorf, H. Vogt, U. Kirstein, A. Rennings, B. Göllner, U. Michelsen, F. Bartels, F. Schreiber, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Development of a microchip based cell sorting device," BMT 2014 �– 48th DGBMT Annual Conference, submitted to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biomedizinische Technik, Oct. 8-10, Hannover, Germany, Track X: XXXXXX, pp. XX, 2014.

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6.24 General Electrical Engineering

[336] W. Bilgic, V. Schmetan, A. Bressanutti, D. Erni, C. Fausten, W. Pascher, H.-G. Schöneich, H.-W. Theilmeier-Aldehoff, "Kathodischer Korrosionsschutz," invited talk, TGLK-Sonderthemenrunde, E.ON Ruhrgas AG, Essen, 29. Aug., 2008.

[337] D. Schaefer, S. Zion, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical simulation of UEP signatures with propeller-induced ULF modulations in maritime ICCP systems," 7th International Marine Electromagnetics Conference (MARELEC 2011), June 20-23, San Diego, CA, USA, poster 4.3, 2011.

[338] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical analysis of propeller-induced low-frequency modulations in underwater electric potential signatures of naval vessels in the context of corrosion protection systems," COMSOL Conference 2011, Oct. 26-28, Stuttgart, Germany, Session �– Electromagnetics: static & inductive (II), (oral and poster presentation), pp. 25, 2011, (best poster award).

[339] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Simulation elektrischer Felder," Fachfortbildung/Kurz-lehrgang: Signatursystem Schiff (F/HT/GT/O-S:STSE/Sig 01/11), Marineoperationsschule (MOS) Bremerhaven, Bundesakademie für Wehrverwaltung und Wehrtechnik Mannheim-Berlin, Nov. 9-11, Bremerhaven, Germany, 2011, (invited presentation).

[340] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical analysis of propeller-induced low-frequency modulations in underwater electric potential signatures of naval vessels in the context of corrosion protection systems," COMSOL Conference Edition 2012, CD worldwide edition of the COMSOL conferences in Stuttgart, Boston and Bangalore, Feb. 8, 2012 (for citation please refer to the original paper).

[341] N. Benson, M. Engel, D. Lupascu, D. Schaefer, D. Erni, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb inter-action in organic semiconductors: Tailoring the effective system permittivity," E-MRS 2012 Spring Meeting �– European Materials Research Society, May 14-18, Congress Center, Strasbourg, France, Symposium H: Organic and Hybrid Materials for Flexible Electronics: Properties and Applications, paper 4-47, 2012, (best poster award).

[342] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Conceptual analysis of UEP and ELFE in the Context of CP systems," Electromagnetic Silencing Symposium 2012 (EMSS 2012), May 22-24, Centre for Ship Signature Management (CSSM), Naval Base Eckenförde, Germany, paper no. 9, 2012, (invited presentation).

[343] N. Benson, M. Engel, D. Schaefer, D. Lupascu, D. Erni, and R. Schmechel, "Enhanced power conversion efficiencies for organic solar cells by reducing the Coulomb interaction," submitted to MRS 2012 Fall Meeting �– Materials Research Society, Nov. 25-30, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, USA, MRS/EMRS Bilateral Conference on Energy, 2012.

[344] M. Engel, D. Schaefer, D. Erni, N. Benson, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb interaction in organic solar cells by the introduction of organic high-k nanostructures," arXiv, (www.arXiv.org), arXiv:1212.2799 [cond-mat.mtrl.sci], Dec. 12, 2012.

[345] N. Benson, M. Engel, D. Schaefer, D. Erni, J. Kern, C. Deibel, E. M. Herzig, P. Müller-Buschbaum, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb interaction in organic solar cells by the introduction of high-k SrTiO3 nanoparticles," PVSC 39 �– 39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, June 16-21, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA, Session OPV Active Layers and Scale Up, paper #854, 2013.

[346] M. Engel, D. Schaefer, D. Erni, N. Benson, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb interaction in organic solar cells by the introduction of organic high-k nanostructures," Phys. Status Solidi A, vol. 210, no. 9, pp. 1712-1718, (DOI: 10.1002/pssa.201228771), Sept. 2013.

[347] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, M. Pichlmaier, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Comparability of UEP signatures mesured under varying environmental conditions," 8th International Marine Electromagnetics Conference (MARELEC 2013), July 16-19, Hamburg, Germany, Planet Quest Session, 2013.

[348] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Above water electric potential signatures and their relevance in the context of ASW," 8th International Marine Electromagnetics Conference (MARELEC 2013), July 16-19, Hamburg, Germany, Electromagnetic Surveillance Session, 2013.

[349] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, M. Pichlmaier, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Umrechnung von UEP-Signaturen zwischen verschiedenen Umgebungsbedingungen," Fachfortbildung/Sachstandbesprechung bezüglich FV 2.4 (SsB/M-MCM), Naval Technology and Research (WTD 71), Marine, Bundeswehr, Oct. 14, Liegenschaft Kiel-Ellerbek, Kiel, Germany, 2013, (invited presentation).

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[350] N. Benson, M. Engel, D. Schaefer, J. Kern, E. Herzig, C. Deibel, P. Mueller-Buschbaum, D. Erni, and R. Schmechel, "Enhanced power conversion efficiencies for organic solar cells by reducing the Coulomb interaction," accepted to MRS 2014 Spring Meeting �– Materials Research Society, April 21-25, Moscone West Convention Center, San Francisco, CA, USA, paper FF9.32, 2014.

[351] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Above water electric potential signatures of sub-merged naval vessels," submitted to IEEE J. Ocean. Eng., vol. XX, no. X, pp. XXXX-XXXX, XXX. 2014.

6.25 Theoretical and fundamental aspects in electrodynamics

[352] P. Kaspar, R. Kappeler, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Relevance of the light line in planar photonic crystal waveguides with weak vertical confinement," Opt. Express, vol. 19, no. 24, pp. 24344-24353, Nov. 21, 2011.

[353] P. Kaspar, R. Kappeler, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Average light velocities in periodic media," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, vol. 30, no. 11, pp. 2849-2854, (DOI: 10.1364/JOSAB.30.002849), Nov. 2013.

6.26 Science and Technologiy Studies (STS)

[354] D. Erni, "Kommentar und Übersicht über die Nanotechnologie-Aktivitäten in der Schweiz," eingeladener Vortrag am Public STS Event on Nanotechnology, Collegium Helveticum, Dec. 16, Zürich, 2003.

[355] D. Erni, "Ist nun plötzlich alles Nano? �– Phantastische Visionen versus nüchterne Forschungspraxis," eingeladener Vortrag an der ETH-Veranstaltungstreihe Wissenschaft kontrovers �– eine Selbstbefragung über Geld, Kultur und Qualität, Organisation: Collegium Helveticum and ETH Zürich, May 10, Zürich, 2004.

[356] D. Erni, "Ist nun alles Nano? Ansichten zur Nanotechnologie," in Wissenschaft Kontrovers �– Dokumente einer Selbstbefragung über Geld, Kultur und Qualität, Johannes Fehr, Matthias Michel and Barbara Orland (Eds.), Edition Collegium Helveticum, Zürich: Chronos Verlag, 2005.

[357] Daniel Erni, Jürg Fröhlich, "Engineering expertise in the context of computer guided design," Workshop 'Engineering as Technoscience �– From Calculation and Simulation towards Search Heuristics', July 16-17, Duisburg, Germany, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Gerhard-Mercator-Haus, 2007.

[358] Jürg Fröhlich, Daniel Erni, "Search for the optimum: Engineers challenged by machines?" Workshop 'Engineering as Technoscience �– From Calculation and Simulation towards Search Heuristics', July 16-17, Duisburg, Germany, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Gerhard-Mercator-Haus, 2007.

[359] Daniel Erni, "Making a difference in planar lightwave circuit design," Counterplea (the opponent�’s introductory remarks within a PhD thesis defense), Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Department of Microelectronics and Applied Sciences, Kista, Sweden, June 9, 2008.

[360] Daniel Erni, Jürg Fröhlich, "Zur Epistemologie ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Forschung (und Berufspraxis) vor dem Hintegrund computergeleiteter Entwurfsverfahren," Wissenschaftstheoretisches Forschungs-kolloquium 'Methoden konstruktionsorientierter Forschung', Nov. 18, Essen, Germany, Universität Duisburg-Essen, 2009.

[361] Daniel Erni and Jürg Fröhlich, "Postprocessing �– making technical artifacts more intelligible," EASST Conference 2010 (EASST 010), �‘Practicing Science and Technology, Performing the Social�’, The European Association for the Study of Science and Technology, Sept. 2-4, University of Trento, Italy, Track 8: Probing Technoscience, pp. 144, 2010.

[362] Daniel Erni and Jürg Fröhlich, "Insistieren als Element der Wiederaneignung ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse bei computergeleiteten Entwurfsverfahren," Workshop �‘Insistieren in der Forschung�’, March 6-9, Villa Garbald, Castasegna, Switzerland, Y-Institute for Transdisciplinarity, Bern University of the Arts, Denklabor Garbald at the Collegium Helveticum, University of Zurich / ETH Zurich, 2011, (invited presentation).

[363] Daniel Erni and Jürg Fröhlich, Insistieren �– Ein Austausch zur Forschung in den Wissenschaften und den Künsten, Priska Gisler, Susi Koltai, and Eva-Maria Bertschy (Eds.), Chapter "Insistieren als Element der Wiederaneignung ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse bei computergeleiteten Entwurfsver-fahren," pp. 67-71, Publisher: Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB) & Collegium Helveticum, 2012.

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6.27 Press releases and reviews concerning the lab and its research (selection)

[364] "Das Billardspiel von Photonen und Elektronen," Physik in unserer Zeit, 27. Jhg. 1996, Nr. 4, pp. 183, 1996.

[365] E. Moreno, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Band structure computations of metallic photonic crystals with the multiple multipole method," Nanojournal, (www.nanojournal.org), no. 45, Art. no. 3569,. reprint of the PRB journal article, for citation please refer to the PRB article, May 19, 2002.

[366] Christian Thalmann, "Im Reich des Kleinsten," ETH Life, (www.ethlife.ethz.ch), June 19, 2003, (http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/articles/tages/firstlabthalbesuch.html).

[367] Eric Smalley, "Tiny T splits light," Technology Research News, News Briefs, (www.trnmag.com), July 2/9, 2003. (http://www.trnmag.com/Stories/2003/070203/Tiny_T_splits_light_Brief_070203.html)

[368] "Tiny T splits light," Technology Review, (MIT), (www.technologyreview.com), July 1, 2003, (http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/rnb_070103.asp).

[369] "Winzige Lichtweiche," Tages-Anzeiger, (www.tagesanzeiger.ch), 111. Jhg., Nr. 173, pp. 36, July 29, 2003.

[370] "ETH entwickelt kleinste Lichtweiche," Tages-Anzeiger online, (www.tagesanzeiger.ch), July 28, 2003, (www.tagesanzeiger.ch/dyn/news/vermischtes/295413.html).

[371] "ETH-Physiker entwickeln kleinste Lichtweiche," eBund (Der Bund online, www.bund.ch), July 28, 2003, (http://www.bund.ch/ebund.asp?SOURCE=/news/eBund/Panorama/416113.HTML).

[372] "Bisher kleinste Lichtweiche entwickelt," derStandart (online, http://derstandart.at), July 28, 2003, (http://derstandard.at/?id=1373649).

[373] "ETH-Physiker entwickeln kleinste Lichtweiche," Basler Zeitung online, (www.baz.ch), July 28, 2003, (http://www.baz.ch/sciencecorner/articles.cfm?objectID=9A60D89F-D794-4A39-9F44DA41A5EACF4D).

[374] "ETH-Forscher bringen Entwicklung optischer Chips voran," PCtip, (www.pctip.ch), July 28, 2003, (http://www.pctip.ch/webnews/wn/24742.asp).

[375] "EPFZ: nouvelle méthode de décomposition de la lumière," sda+ats, (www.sda-ats.ch), July 28, 2003.

[376] "Kleinste Lichtweiche an ETH entwickelt," Zürcher Unterländer, (www.zuonline.ch), pp. 11, July 29, 2003.

[377] L�’informazione diventa luce �– Da Zurigo il methodo più efficace," laRegioneTicino, (www.laregione.ch), pp. 24, July 29, 2003.

[378] "Lichtweiche," Salzburger Nachrichten, (www.salzburg.com), July 29, 2003, (http://www.salzburg.com/servlet/scom2/searchresult?xm=477950&res=0).

[379] "Kleinste «Lichtweiche» entwickelt," BusinessLink, (www.businesslink.ch), July 30, 2003, (http://www.businesslink.ch/deutsch/start_d.asp?folder=news&content=news.asp).

[380] "Telegramm �– ETH-Forscher," newsByte, (www.newsbyte.ch), pp. 1, July 30, 2003, (http://www.newsbyte.ch/suche2.cfm?id=52525).

[381] Erfolg für die Chip-Hersteller �– ETH-Forschende entwickeln kleinste Lichtweiche," Der Zürcher Oberländer, (www.zol.ch), pp. 19, July 31, 2003, (http://www.zol.ch/zo/detail.cfm?id=94922).

[382] "Lichtweiche," St. Galler Tagblatt, (www.tagblatt.ch), July 31, 2003, (http://www.tagblatt.ch/wissen.cfm?pass_id=807145).

[383] Michael Keller, "Optische Weichenstellung," Computerworld, (www.computerworld.ch), Nr. 31, pp. 3, July 31, 2003.

[384] "�’Lichtweiche�’ entwickelt," ETH Life PRINT, (www.ethlife.ethz.ch/print/), pp. 13, Sept. 12, 2003.

[385] Benedikt Aeberhardt, "Kleinste 'Lichtweiche' entwickelt," Technische Rundschau, (www.technische-rundschau.ch), 95. Jhg., Nr. 19, pp. 18, Okt. 3, 2003.

[386] Rainer Scharf, "Photonische Kristalle �– Optische Materialien für das 21. Jahrhundert," Pro Physik (Schwerpunkt), (www.pro-physik.de), August 21, 2003.

[387] Don Monroe, "Light at the end of the tunnel," Phys. Rev. FOCUS, (www.focus.aps.org), March 19, 2004.

[388] "Neues Design von photonischen Kristallen," stp-gateway, (www.stp-gateway.de), April 1, 2004.

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[389] Comment to "Light at the end of the tunnel," (in Chinese), The Taiwan Nanotechnology Newsletter, (www.tainano.com), vol. 3, no. 4, April 1, 2004.

[390] "Physics Phocus," Physics Central �– Physics in Pictures, (www.physicscentral.com), April 4, 2004.

[391] Felix Würsten, "Was ist an Nano kontrovers?" ETH Life (www.ethlife.ethz.ch), May 12, 2004.

[392] "Photonische Kristalle: Kanalisierung des Lichts," 2003 Annual Report ETH-Board (ETH-Rat), pp. 41-43, June 1, 2004.

[393] Besprechung in Photonic Crystals �– Advances in Design Fabrication and Characterization. K. Busch, S. Lölkes, R. B. Wehrspohn, H. Föll (Eds.), Chapter 11 "Scanning near-field optical studies of photonic devices," by V. Sandoghdar, B. Buchler, P. Kramper, S. Götzinger, O. Benson, and M. Kafesaki, pp. 215-237, Weinheim, Deutschland: Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2004.

[394] "Ein Kaleidioskop der Forschung: Wichtige Projekte und Highlights 1995-2005," ETHistory, special mention of the photonic crystal demultiplexer [J. Smajic, Ch. Hafner, D. Erni, Opt. Express, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 566-571, March 24, 2003] as one of the 12 most representative findings in the research period 1995-2005 of ETH Zürich, June 17, 2005.

[395] M. Walker, M. Cryan, P. Strasser, and K. Srinivasan, "Fabricating photonic crystals in InP," III-Vs Review, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 46-49, June/July 2005.

[396] Elsbeth Heinzelmann, "Wenn Daten mit Highspeed durch Wellenleiter sausen," Technische Rundschau, (www.technische-rundschau.ch), 97. Jhg., Nr. 17, pp. 90-94, 3. Sept. 2005.

[397] "Erni folgt Wolff," Alumni Ingenieurwissenschaften, (http://alumni.uni-duisburg.de), Newsletter vol. 05, Nr. 04, pp. 14, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Dez. 2006.

[398] "Namen und Notizen: Daniel Erni," Campus : Report, (www.uni-duisburg-essen.de/presse/ campusreport) Nr. 01, pp. 27, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Jan. 2007.

[399] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," Im Blickpunkt �– Deutschlands Elite-Fachbereiche: Universität Duisburg-Essen, (ISSN 1614-8185), pp. 117, Jan. 2007.

[400] John Harris, "Rewiring Neuroscience �– Standing Waves in Photoreceptors," Nine �– Radical Blogspot, (http://nine-radical.blogspot.com/2007/02/7-standing-waves-in-photoreceptors.html), Feb. 14, 2007.

[401] Jutta Weber, "Interdisziplinäre Kommunikation zwischen den 'zwei Kulturen'," Journal Netzwerk Frauenforschung NRW, Nr. 22/2007, (www.netzwerk-frauenforschung.nrw.de), June, 2007.

[402] "Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," in Faszination Ingenieurwissenschaften: Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 14, Oct. 2007.

[403] Annual report 07/08 �– serec �– swiss electromagnetics research & engineering centre, (www.serec.ethz.ch), June 2008.

[404] "Dies Academicus mit 'A chemist�’s comedy' �– Akademischer Feiertag," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), June 26, 2008.

[405] "Uni ehrt ihre Besten," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 3, 2008.

[406] "Leuchtpulver oder Gummibär," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 9, 2008.

[407] "Feiern auf hohem Niveau," WAZ (www.waz.de), July 16, 2008.

[408] "Feiern auf hohem Niveau," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), July 16, 2008.

[409] "Preise für Ingenieure," WAZ (www.waz.de), July 24, 2008.

[410] "Junge Leute haben eine gute Antenne," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 24, 2008.

[411] Heribert Brinkmann, "Zwei helle Köpfe," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), July 24, 2008.

[412] "Ingenieure vom Niederrhein machen mobile Kommunikation schneller," Sparkassen-Kurier (www.sparkasse-am-niederrhein.de), July 24, 2008.

[413] "UDE-Ingenieure erhalten Innovationspreis der Sparkasse �– Damit mobile Kommunikation schneller wird," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), July 24, 2008.

[414] "Image of the week," Optical Society of America (OSA), Optics Info Base (www.opticsinfobase.org), Sept. 2, 2008, (image from: X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Optical forces on metallic nanoparticles induced by a photonic nanojet," Opt. Express, vol. 16, no. 18, pp. 13560-13568. Sept. 1, 2008).

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[415] Ludmila Raguin, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," serec newsletters, no. 7, serec �– swiss electromagnetics research & engineering centre, (www.serec.ethz.ch), pp. 6-8, Sept. 2008.

[416] "Hohe Datenrate und neue Antennen," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 7, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 4-5, Sept 2008.

[417] Mareike Gehrmann, "Promotion mit Auszeichnung," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Oct. 1, 2008.

[418] "Fachmann für Mikroelektronik �– Festkolloquium zu Ehren von Professor Wolff," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Oct. 2, 2008.

[419] "Kolloquium ehrt Altrektor Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Oct. 2, 2008.

[420] "Kolloquium für Professor Dr. Ingo Wolff �– Mikroelektronikforscher wird 70 Jahre alt," WAZ (www.waz.de), Oct. 6, 2008.

[421] Katrin Braun, "UDE: Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Oct. 9, 2008.

[422] "Uni gratuliert Ex-Rektor," NRZ (www.nrz.de), Oct. 10, 2008.

[423] "Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Starter Netz, (www.starternetz.com), das Informations- und Kommunikations-Portal für Gründer und Unternehmen, Oct. 10, 2008.

[424] Caterina Schröder, "Uni Duisburg-Essen gewinnt Förderpreis für günstige Mikrowellenantennen," ATZ online, (www.atzonline.de), Automobiltechnik für Automobilindustrie & Automobilzulieferer, Oct. 10, 2008.

[425] "Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Innovations Report, (www.innovations-report.de), Forum für Wissenschaft, Industrie und Wirtschaft, Oct. 10, 2008.

[426] "Mikrowellenantennen helfen beim Einparken �– Universität Duisburg-Essen entwickelt günstige Technologie für die Automobilbranche," mediaNRW, (www.media.nrw.de), die Landesregierung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Oct. 10, 2008.

[427] "Ingenieure mit überzeugenden Ideen," CAMPUS:AKTUELL �– Newsletter der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ausgabe 10/2008, Oct. 10, 2008.

[428] "Wo der Strom durch das Licht fliesst," NRZ (www.nrz.de), Oct. 14, 2008.

[429] "Ingenieure verbessern Auto-Technik," WAZ (www.waz.de), Oct. 30, 2008.

[430] "Uni Duisburg-Essen �– Förderpreis für günstige Mikrowellenantennen," ATZ elektronik, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 6, Nov. 6, 2008.

[431] "Datenübertragung durch Nano-Optik," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Nov. 5, 2008.

[432] "Das Licht in die Schranken weisen �– Optische Signalübertragung auf elektronischen Leiterplatten, in Computer-Chips und in der Nanoskala," innovation.NRW, (www.innovation.nrw.de), Ministerium für Innovation, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, Nov. 6, 2008.

[433] "Das Licht in die Schranken weisen," WAZ (www.waz.de), Nov. 6, 2008.

[434] "Duisburger Ingenieure bekommen NRW-Preis," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Nov. 20, 2008.

[435] "Kleine Antenne �– grosse Wirkung," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 7, no. 4, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 4-5, Dec. 2008.

[436] "Prof. Dr. Ingo Wolff neuer Vorsitzender," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Jan. 27, 2009.

[437] "Neue Aufgabe für Altrektor Prof. Ingo Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Jan. 29, 2009.

[438] "Förderung für Dr. Andreas Rennings," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 8, no. 1, netzwerkElektroDU, Universi-tät Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de) pp. 14-15, March 2009.

[439] "Strom in Erdgas speichern / Legosteine aus Atomen / Jugendliche wirksam erziehen / Scharfe Bilder aus dem Körper," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), March 30, 2009.

[440] Besondere Erwähnung der Höhepunkte im «Forschungsbericht 2008 �– Research Report 2008» der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.forschungsbericht.uni-due), pp. 97, 104, July 2009.

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[441] Beate Kostka, "Jetzt anmelden! �– Schülertag Elektrotechnik," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Aug. 27, 2009.

[442] "1,5 Millionen Euro für die besten Ideen zur Verwertung von Spitzenforschung �– Innovationsmini-sterium fördert neun Hochschulteams bei Vorbereitung von Unternehmensgründungen," innovation.NRW, (www.innovation.nrw.de), Ministerium für Innovation, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, Sept. 1, 2009.

[443] "Land fördert Verwertung von Spitzenforschung an der RUB und Uni Duisburg-Essen," idr �– informationsdienst ruhr, (www.idruhr.de), Sept. 1, 2009.

[444] Andrea Kleemann, "Einblicke in eine faszinierende Welt �– Der �‘Schülertag Elektrotechnik�‘ soll den Nachwuchs an die Universität Duisburg-Essen locken," WAZ (www.waz.de), Sept. 2, 2009.

[445] "Anmeldung für Tag der Elektrotechnik noch möglich," WAZ (www.waz.de), Sept. 3, 2009.

[446] "Elektrotechnik an der Uni," WDR, Lokalzeit aus Duisburg (www.wdr.de), Thu. Sept. 10, 19:30, 2009.

[447] Katrin Braun, "Spitzenforschung gewinnt �– Meta Beam-Antennenprojekt wird gefördert," Pressemel-dung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Sept. 11, 2009.

[448] "Spitzenforschung gewinnt / Forschungsgast aus dem Irak," CAMPUS:AKTUELL �– Newsletter der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ausgabe 9/2009, Sept. 15, 2009.

[449] "Innovationsministerium fördert Transfer-Praxis," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Sept. 17, 2009.

[450] "Voller Erfolg für Schüleraktionstag �– 120 Teilnehmer erforschten Elektro- und Informationstechnik," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 8, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de), pp. 3, Sept. 2009.

[451] "In die Chinesische Akademie der Wissenschaften aufgenommen," CAMPUS:AKTUELL �– Newsletter der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ausgabe 10/2009, Oct. 14, 2009.

[452] "Promotionspreis 2009 �– Verleihung an Dr. Andreas Rennings," VDE �– Landesvertretung NRW, (www.vde.de), Oct. 21, 2009.

[453] "Forschung über Meta-Materialien �– Andreas Rennings erhält VDE-Promotionspreis," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Nov. 9, 2009.

[454] "UDE: Andreas Rennings erhält VDE-Promotionspreis," DuisburgFans �– Magazin für Duisburg.Online. (www.duisburgfans.de), Nov. 9, 2009.

[455] "Gewinner der zweiten Wettbewerbsrunde 'Transfer.NRW' stehen fest �– Innovationsministerium fördert schnelle Nutzung von Forschungsergebnissen mit 2,8 Millionen Euro," innovation.NRW, (www.innovation.nrw.de), Ministerium für Innovation, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, Nov. 10, 2009.

[456] "Ingenieur erhält Promotionspreis," WAZ (www.waz.de), Nov. 12, 2009.

[457] "Große Leidenschaft für kleine Teile �– Serie Mitmenschen: Promotionspreis für Hobby-Segler," WAZ (www.waz.de), Nov. 13, 2009.

[458] "VDE-Promotionspreis für Andreas Rennings," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 8, no. 4, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de), pp. 13, Dez. 2009.

[459] "Mehr Schärfe mit Metamaterial �– Duisburger Forscher gewinnen bei 'Transfer.NRW'," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 9, no. 1, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 12, March 2010.

[460] "Ehrendoktortitel für Altrektor Proff. Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), June 11, 2010.

[461] Besondere Erwähnung der Höhepunkte im «Forschungsbericht 2009 �– Research Report 2009» der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.forschungsbericht.uni-due), pp. 17, 27, 103-107, June 2010.

[462] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," in Imagebroschüre Fakultät für Ingenieurwissen-schaften, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 32, June 2010.

[463] "Schülertag an der Universität," WAZ (www.waz.de), August 31, 2010.

[464] "Einblicke in die Welt der Ingenieure," WAZ (www.waz.de), September 2, 2010.

[465] "Research from University of Duisburg broadens understanding of energy conversion," VerticalNews, (www.verticalnews.com), Jan. 14, 2011.

[466] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," Im Blickpunkt �– Deutschlands Elite-Fachbereiche: Universität Duisburg-Essen, (ISSN 1614-8185), pp. 36, May 2011.

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[467] "Sieger im Projektwettbewerb �‘NanoMikro+Werkstoffe.NRW �– Zell-Sortieranlage für die (bio)medizi-nische Forschung," Pressemeldungen, Aug. 2, 2011.

[468] "Konsortium entwickelt Mikrochip-basierte Zellsortieranlage," Forschungsbote, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Duisburg-Essen, August 2011.

[469] "Volles Haus beim Schülertag �–Elektroingenieure informierten über ihren Beruf," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 10, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de), pp. 9, Sept. 2011.

[470] "Zellen schneller Zählen �– Interdisziplinäres Konsortium entwickelt Sortieranlage," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 10, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de), pp. 5, Sept. 2011.

[471] Thorsten Liebig, "Simulation elektromagnetischer Felder," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 10, no. 4, netzwerk-ElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de), pp. 11, Dec. 2011.

[472] Our following paper has been selected for the biomedical knowledge platform and expert database Labome.org (www.labome.org), March 19, 2012: D. Erni, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, N. H. L. Koster, and J. Fröhlich, "Highly adaptive RF excitation scheme based on conformal resonant CRLH metamaterial ring antennas for 7-Tesla traveling-wave magnetic resonance imaging," 33th Annual Intern. Conf. of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Soc. (IEEE EMBS 2011), Aug. 30 �– Sept. 3, Boston, MA, USA, pp. 554-558, 2011.

[473] Jennifer Hand, "Submarines: Corrosion Protection or Enemy Detection?" COMSOL News 2012, (www.comsol.com/comsolnews), pp. 67-69, May 24, 2012.

[474] Our following paper has been selected as one of the top 20 articles on the same topic of the BioMedLib expert database (www.biomedlib.com), Aug. 3, 2012: D. Erni, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, N. H. L. Koster, and J. Fröhlich, "Highly adaptive RF excitation scheme based on conformal resonant CRLH metamaterial ring antennas for 7-Tesla traveling-wave magnetic resonance imaging," 33th Annual Intern. Conf. of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Soc. (IEEE EMBS 2011), Aug. 30 �– Sept. 3, Boston, MA, USA, pp. 554-558, 2011.

[475] Phil Kinnane, "Another danger with corrosion," COMSOL Blog, (http://www.comsol.com/blogs/another-danger-with-corrosion/), June 12, 2012.

[476] Jennifer Hand, "Submarines: Corrosion Protection or Enemy Detection?" (in Japanese), COMSOL News 2012-2013, (www.kesco.co.jp/comsol), pp. 50-52, Jan. 11, 2013.

[477] "Industrial News �– CST University Publication Award 2013: Winners Announced", Microwave Journal, (www.microwavejournal.com), Dec. 19, 2013.

[478] Nat Bowers, "CST University Publication Award winners announced", Electronic Specifier, (www.electronicspecifier.com), Jan. 2, 2014.

[479] "CST University Publication Award 2013: Winners Announced", RF & Microwave Systems, (http://eecatalog.com/rf-microwave/2014/01/03/), Jan. 3, 2014.

[480] Amela Radetinac, "UDE: neuer Master-Fernstudiengang", Rheinische Post, Jhg. 69, Nr. 31 DU, (www.rp-online.de), pp. C6, Feb. 6, 2014.

6.28 Miscellaneous

[481] R. Lüchinger, V. A. Zeijlemaker, F. Duru, D. Erni, O. Weber, R. Candinas, P. Bösiger, "Heating effects of magnetic resonance imaging on pacemakers and ICD leads," Chapter 4, Diss. ETH No. 14655, Safety aspects of cardiac pacemakers in magnetic resonance imaging, pp. 67-91, Zurich, 2002.

[482] "Die ganze ETH-Welt auf einer Karte," En bref / «beyond luxury»: Gewinner des internationalen Konzeptwettbewerbs für ETH-World. Ein Interview mit D. Erni und A. Papadopoulos von V. Cucak, ETH-Bulletin, vol. 280, pp. 54, Jan. 2001.

[483] "beyond luxury" (Urs Suter, Alexandra Papadopoulos, Cyril Brunner, Matthias Hauenstein, Daniel Erni) �– First Prize, in Philippe Carrard, Maia Engeli (Eds.), Conceptual Competition ETH World �– Virtual and Physical Presence. ETH Zürich: gta Verlag, Zürich, 2001.

[484] I. Stender, "ETH virtuell", Hochparterre �– Publikation für Gestaltung & Architektur, 14. Jhg., no. 1-2, pp. 43, Zürich, Jan. �– Feb. 2001.

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[485] D. Erni, "Kurze Einführung in die Wechselstromlehre," Vorlesungsbeitrag am Institut für Allgemeine Elektrotechnik (Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik) der Universität Rostock, April 8, 2005.

[486] D. Erni, "Kurze Einführung in die Knotenpotentialanalyse," Vorlesungsbeitrag am Institut für Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik der Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Dec. 7, 2005.

[487] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Referat am HF-ProfessorInnentreffen 2008, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH), Harburg, March 12-13, 2008.

[488] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2008 �– Schwerpunkt-themen: Automotive & Mobility, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Campus Duisburg, MD 162, Oct. 15. 2008.

[489] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2009 �– Schwerpunkt-themen: Gewinnung und Einsatz erneuerbarer Energien, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Campus Duisburg, MD 162, Oct. 28, 2009.

[490] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2010 �– Schwerpunkt-thema: Mobilität, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Duisburg, July 8, 2010.

6.29 Monographs, reports and lecture notes

[491] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Planare 10 GHz Mikrowellenrichtantenne, Project thesis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR, Prof. Dr. H. Kunz), 96 pages, March 25, 1986.

[492] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Aktive geregelte Lautsprecherboxe unter Anwendung einer Zustands-regelung, Project thesis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR, Prof. H. Gassmann), 124 pages, Aug. 2, 1986.

[493] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Regelung eines instabilen Pendelsystems, Diploma thesis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR, Prof. H. Gassmann), 105 pages, Oct. 11, 1986.

[494] Daniel Erni, Bernhard Obrist, Modell für einen Dual-Gate GaAs MESFET, Project thesis, Laboratory for Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Electronics, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich, (Prof. Dr. W. Bächtold), 89 pages, Feb. 23, 1989.

[495] Daniel Erni, Bernhard Obrist, Übertragung digitaler Signale über verdrillte Kupferadern, Project thesis, Communication Theory Laboratory, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich, (Prof. Dr. P. Leuthold), 72 pages, July 25, 1989.

[496] Daniel Erni, Bernhard Obrist, 20-40 GHz Streifenleitungsmischer zu einem Spektrumanalysator, Diploma thesis, Laboratory for Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Electronics, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich, (Prof. Dr. W. Bächtold), 101 pages, Jan. 26, 1990.

[497] D. Erni, lecture notes, "Optoelektronik und Optische Kommunikation," Kapitel 3: Geführte Wellen in optischen Wellenleitern; Kapitel 4: Optische Signalverarbeitung durch Modenkopplung. 178 pages, obtainable from the author, 2002.

[498] D. Erni, lecture notes, Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1 (GET 1), 322 pages, 4th ed., obtainable from the author, 2011.

[499] D. Erni, lecture notes, Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 2 (GET 2), 411 pages, 4th ed., obtainable from the author, 2011.

[500] D. Erni, lecture notes, Theoretische Elektrotechnik 1 (TET 1), 316 pages, 4th ed., obtainable from the author, 2011.

[501] D. Erni, lecture notes, Theoretische Elektrotechnik 2 (TET 2), 292 pages, 4th ed., obtainable from the author, 2011.

[502] D. Erni, lecture notes, Computerorientierte Feldtheorie 1 (CoFT-1) �– Die Multiple-Multipol-Methode, 46 pages, obtainable from the author, 2009.

[503] D. Erni, lecture notes, Advances (and Surprises) in Electrodynamics �– Faster than light, 39 pages, obtainable from the author, 2011.

[504] D. Erni, lecture notes, Advances (and Surprises) in Electrodynamics �– Forces on a dielectric slab inserted into a capacitor, 14 pages, obtainable from the author, 2011.

[505] D. Erni, lecture notes, Advances (and Surprises) in Electrodynamics �– Dimensional analysis, regularization and extra dimensions in electrostatics, 23 pages, obtainable from the author, 2011.

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[506] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Dipolfelder in elektrolytischen Lösungen, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 20 pages, December 2009.

[507] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Studie zur Strommodulation durch das vibrierende Wellenlager, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 35 pages, April 2010.

[508] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Studie zur Strommodulation durch die Bewegung der Propellerflügel, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 35 pages, July 2010.

[509] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Elektrisches Modell für das Kontaktpotential, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 31 pages, December 2010.

[510] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Kleine Vergleichsstudie zur statischen Berechnung von elektrischen Signaturen, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 31 pages, Jan. 7, 2011.

[511] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Einfluss der Orientierung eines Dipols auf seine UEP-Signatur, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 31 pages, June 2011.

[512] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Adaptation einer vorgegebenen UEP-Signatur mittels Multipol-anordnungen, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 61 pages, July 2012.

[513] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Skalierungsverhalten von elektrischen Signaturen im Kontext maßstabsgetreuer Modelle, report Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 25 pages, Oct. 2012.

[514] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, Gutachten zur wissenschaftlichen Beurteilung der Funktion eines Schaltungs-aufbaus zur Resonance Power Optimization, technical expertise report for VerMot AG, Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Germany, on behalf of Best Idea Consult Ltd., 21 pages, July 2012.

[515] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, Gutachterlicher Bericht zur messtechnischen und wissenschaftlichen Analyse eines Schaltungsaufbaus zur Resonance Power Optimization, technical expertise report for VerMot AG, Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Germany, on behalf of Best Idea Consult Ltd., 64 pages, July 2012.

[516] D. Erni, D. Schäfer, V. Gerhardt, and S. Röttgen, Rückstromberechnung durch den Elektronenleiter und korrosionsbedingtes Magnetfeld, report Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 22 pages, March 2013.

[517] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Vergleich gemessener und simulierter UEP-Signaturen der Quest, report Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 16 pages, Sept. 2013.

[518] D. Erni, D. Schäfer, A. Rennings, V. Gerhardt, and S. Röttgen, Modellierung elektromagnetischer Signaturen von Wasserfahrzeugen, final report Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 392 pages, Sept. 2013.

[519] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Leitfähigkeit des Wassers �– Umrechnung von UEP-Signaturen zwischen verschiedenen Umgebungsbedingungen, scientific report, Marine, Bundeswehr �– Wehr-technische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 31 pages, Feb. 6, 2012.

6.30 Popular science articles and book recensions

[520] D. Erni, "Befreiung aus der Toastfalle �– mit Murphys Gesetz das Schicksal anlächeln," WoZ �– Die Wochen-Zeitung, Nr. 43, pp. 23, Zürich, Oct. 24, 2002.

[521] D. Erni, "Gegen uns, aus Prinzip �– missliche Zufälle im Alltag," Freitag �– Die Ost-West Wochenzeitung, Berlin, Nr. 45, pp. 18, Nov. 1, 2002.

[522] D. Erni, "Arachnophobia �– Spinnen und die Angst vor Spinnen," WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 50, pp. 23, Zürich, Dec. 12, 2002.

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[523] D. Erni, "Der Mond im Grössenwahn �– Das ungelöste Rätsel der Mondtäuschung," WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 5, pp. 23, Zürich, Jan. 30, 2003.

[524] D. Erni, "Sich selbst kauende Kaugummis �– Nanotechnologie in der Schweiz," WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 41, pp. 30, Oct. 9, 2003.

[525] D. Erni, Buchrezension. Heinrich Zankl: «Fälscher, Schwindler, Scharlatane �– Betrug in Forschung und Wissenschaft». WILEY-VCH. Weinheim 2003. 286 pages. Fr. 38.�–, ISBN-3-527-30710-9, WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 8, pp. 35, Feb. 19, 2004.

[526] D. Erni, Buchrezension. Paul Davies: «So baut man eine Zeitmaschine �– Eine Gebrauchsanweisung». Piper Verlag. München 2004. 173 pages. Fr. 24.60.�–, ISBN-3-492-04527-8, WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 20, pp. 29, May 13, 2004.

[527] D. Erni, Buchrezension. Ernst Peter Fischer: «Einstein, Hawking, Singh & Co. �– Bücher, die man lesen muss». Piper Verlag. München 2004. 277 pages. Fr. 33.40.�–, ISBN-3-492-04551-0, WoZ �– Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 24, pp. 33, June 10, 2004.

6.31 Patents / Utility Models

[528] M. Pell, N. H. L. Koster, D. Erni, «Verfahren zur Generierung und drahtlosen Übertragung von Audio-signalen und Automationsdaten für Surroundpanning und Bühnenautomation», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), publication date June 26, 2009, (German patent application Nr. DE 10 2007 062 817 A1).

[529] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, T. Liebig, «Wanderwellen-Magnetresonanztomographie Antennen-vorrichtungen (WW-MRT)», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), May 27, 2010, [utility model (Gebrauchsmuster), German patent office, reference number DE 20 2010 003 162 U1].

[530] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, T. Liebig, «Wanderwellen-Magnetresonanztomographie Antennen-vorrichtungen (WW-MRT)», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), publication date Oct. 2, 2013, (German patent, reference number 10 2010 010 189).

[531] U. Kirstein, K. Lennartz, T. van den Boom, B. Hosticka, W. Brockherde, B. Bechem, D. Erni, «Method for treating a population of objects suspended in fluid droplets comprising a target and residual particle, and device for performing the waiting loop of said method», Anmelder: Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Universitätsklinikum Essen, Institut für Zellbiologie (Tumor-forschung) (IFZ), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Institut für Mikroelektronische Schaltungen und Systeme (FhG-IMS), publication date November 18, 2010, (World patent Nr. WO 2010/130459 A2).

[532] T. van den Boom, B. Hosticka, W. Brockherde, B. Bechem, D. Erni, U. Kirstein, K. Lennartz, «Verfahren zum Behandeln einer Population von in Flüssigkeitströpfchen suspendierten Objekten aus Ziel- und Restpartikeln sowie Vorrichtung zum Durchführen dieses Verfahrens», Anmelder: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Institut für Mikroelektronische Schaltungen und Systeme (FhG-IMS), Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Universitätsklinikum Essen, Institut für Zellbiologie (Tumorforschung) (IFZ), publication date Nov. 18, 2010, (German patent application, Nr. DE 10 2009 021 614 A1).

[533] B. Hosticka, T. van den Boom, W. Brockherde, B. Bechem, K. Lennartz, U. Kirstein, D. Erni, "Verfahren zum Behandeln einer Population von in Flüssigkeitströpfchen suspendierten Objekten aus Ziel- und Restpartikeln sowie Vorrichtung zum Durchführen dieses Verfahrens (MINAPSO)", Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Universitätsklinikum Essen, Institut für Zellbiologie (Tumorforschung) (IFZ), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Institut für für Mikroelektro-nische Schaltungen und Systeme (FhG-IMS), 15. Mai 2009, (German patent application Nr. P 109 0025 DE).

[534] D. Erni, T. Liebig, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, «Meta-MRT-Antennenvorrichtungen für die Wander-wellen-Magnetresonanztomographie», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Dec. 13, 2012, (German patent, reference number 10 2011 111 996).

[535] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, «Meta-MRT-Antennenvorrichtungen für die Wander-wellen-Magnetresonanztomographie», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Dec. 27, 2011, [utility model (Gebrauchsmuster), German patent office, reference number DE 20 2011 105 135.1].

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[536] D. Erni, and N. H. L. Koster, «Verfahren zur Ermittlung der Dynamik flexibler Oberflächen», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Feb. XX, 2012, (German patent application, Nr. DE XXX XXX XXX XX).

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[537] CST University Publication Award 2013 awarded on Dec. 19, 2013 by CST �– Computer Simulation Technology AG, Darmstadt, for the paper: F.-Y. Meng, Q. Wu, D. Erni, K. Wu, and J.-C. Lee, "Polarization-independent metamaterial analog of electromagnetically induced transparency for a refractive-index based sensor," IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 60, no. 10, pp. 3013-3022, Oct. 2012.

[538] Best Poster Award awarded on May. 18, 2012 at the E-MRS 2012 Spring Meeting in Strasbourg for the paper: N. Benson, M. Engel, D. Lupascu, D. Schaefer, D. Erni, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb interaction in organic semiconductors: Tailoring the effective system permittivity," E-MRS 2012 Spring Meeting �– European Materials Research Society, May 14-18, Congress Center, Strasbourg, France, Symposium H: Organic and Hybrid Materials for Flexible Electronics: Properties and Applications, paper 4-47, 2012.

[539] Best Poster Award awarded on Oct. 27, 2011 at the COMSOL Conference 2011 in Stuttgart for the paper: D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical analysis of propeller-induced low-frequency modulations in underwater electric potential signatures of naval vessels in the context of corrosion protection systems," COMSOL Conference 2011, Oct. 26-28, Stuttgart, Germany, Session �– Electromagnetics: static & inductive (II), (oral and poster presentation), pp. 25, 2011.

[540] Winner of the innovation competition 2010 NanoMikro+Werkstoffe.NRW. The winning project entitled «MINAPSO �– Mikrochip Navigierte Parallel-Sortieranlage» submitted by the Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikroelektronische Schaltungen und Systeme (FhG-IMS), the Universitätsklinikum Essen, Institut für Zellbiologie (Tumorforschung) IFZ, and Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH has been awarded by the NRW innovation promotion agency and the European Union in the framework of «NanoMikro+Werkstofffe». The overall project budget amounts to kEUR 1'829.354.�–, July 2011.

[541] Winner of the innovation contest 2009 Transfer.NRW. The winning project entitled «Meta Coils �– Metamaterialbasierte Hochfrequenz-Spulen für die 7-T-Magnetresonanztomographie» submitted by the Laboratories Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Hochfrequenztechnik (HFT), and the Erwin L. Hahn Institut of the University of Duisburg-Essen has been awarded by the NRW innovation promotion agency and the European Union in the framework of «Transfer.NRW: Science-to-Buisness PreSeed». The overall project budget amounts to kEUR 332.�–, Sept. 2009.

[542] Winner of the innovation contest 2008 Transfer.NRW. The winning project entitled «Meta Beam �– Low-Cost Metamaterial-Antennen für Automotive-Sensorapplikationen» submitted by the Laboratories Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE), Hochfrequenztechnik (HFT) of the University of Duisburg-Essen, and the IMST GmbH, Kamp-Lintfort has been awarded by the NRW innovation promotion agency and the European Union in the framework of «Transfer.NRW: Science-to-Buisness PreSeed». The overall project budget amounts to kEUR 220.�–, Sept. 2008.

[543] Selected as a FEL 2005 conference highlight by the referees: D. Sütterlin, V. Schlott, H. Sigg, D. Erni, H. Jäckel, and A. Murk, "Single-shot electron bunch length measurements using a spatial auto-correlation interferometer," 27th Int. Free Electron Laser Conf. (FEL 2005), Aug. 21-26, THPP072, Stanford, CA, USA, 2005, (invited paper).

[544] Winner of the 2004 ETH Zurich innovation initiative INIT. The winning project entitled «Composite Doped Metamaterials» has been submitted together with Proffs. Ch. Hafner, R. Vahldieck, V. Sandoghdar, J. Löffler, H. Jäckel, Dr. Robin (all ETH Zurich) and Dr. Sennhauser (EMPA). The overall project budget amounted to kCHF 750.�–, Aug. 2004.

[545] 1. Prize (CHF 30 000.�–), «Conceptual Competition ETH World �– Virtual and Physical Presence» (inter-national concept contest for the design of the virtual campus ETH World), 1st rank of 51 submissions, member of the winner team «beyond luxury», Nov. 2000.

[546] Outstanding Journal Paper Award of the year 2000 awarded on Dec. 2001 by the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society ACES for the article: D. Erni, D. Wiesmann, M. Spühler, S. Hunziker, E. Moreno, B. Oswald, J. Fröhlich and Ch. Hafner, "Applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms in computational optics," ACES Journal: Special Issue on Genetic Algorithms, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 43-60, July 2000.

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[547] Finalist of the contest in support of the language quality in scientific texts with the submission of the Ph.D. thesis «Periodische und nichtperiodische Wellenleitergitter- und Laserkavitätskonzepte». The competition has been announced by the GHF �– Gesellschaft für Hochschule und Forschung, Dec. 1997.

[548] Award (certificate of recognition for excellence) of the University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil and the Zellweger Foundation for the third-best diploma of the year 1986, Sept. 1986.