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

6. Comprehensive List of Publications
Prof. Dr. Daniel Erni
6.1 Overview
Publication types
Peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals: 112
Papers in technical journals: 9
Peer-reviewed papers at scientific conferences: 123
Presentations: 78
Monographs, reports, and book chapters: 41
Press releases and reviews (selection): 112
Popular science articles and book recensions: 8
Patents / Utility Models: 9
Awards: 11
Total publications: 376
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
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� 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 plasmonassisted
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.
[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 nonperiodic
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»
1 st 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," 3 rd Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Summer School: Photonic Crystals – Optical Materials
for the 21 st 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," 3 rd Wilhelm and
Else Heraeus Summer School: Photonic Crystals – Optical Materials for the 21 st 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," 27 th 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» 2 nd 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," 16
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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»
3 rd 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» 3 rd 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," 17 th 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,"
45 th 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," 17 th 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
characterization 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,
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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, "Electronbeam
lithography and NanoPECS: Accurate tool for the fabrication of photonic crystals," NANO2006 –
12 th 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 timedomain
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 timedomain
applications for photonic crystal devices," 2 nd 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," 10 th 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,
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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 Electromagnetism,
(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," 27 th 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),
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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," 1 st 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," 7 th 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," 8 th 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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[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 plasmonassisted
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 plasmonassisted
transmission of entangled photons," Surface Plasmon Photonics – EuroConference on Nano-
Optics, 20-25 September, pp. 81, Granada, Spain, 2003.
[143] 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.
[144] S. Fasel, D. Erni, N. Gisin, E. Moreno, F. Robin, and H. Zbinden, "Entanglement involving photons and
plasmons," 1 st Workshop on Plasmo-Nano-Devices, IST Network of Excellence, June 3-4, CSEM
Neuchâtel, 2004.
[145] 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).
[146] 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.
[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 Quantum Information, vol. 5, no. 4, (reprint
of the PRL journal article, for citation please refer to the PRL article), April 4, 2005.
[148] 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.
[149] 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.
[150] André Rennings, Daniel Erni, Ingo Wolff, "Time-domain simulation of surface plasmons in ultracompact
optical devices," 3 rd Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized
by OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 9-10, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2007.
[151] 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.
[152] 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).
[153] T. Jalali, D. Erni and Ch. Hafner, "Analysis of surface plasmons in metallic nanoparticles of different
shapes using the multiple multipole method," 2 nd Conf. on Nano Structures (NS 2008), Kish University,
March 11-14, pp. 39, G18-F, Kish Island, Iran, 2008.
[154] 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.

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[155] 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.
[156] 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.
[157] 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.
[158] X. Cui, and D. Erni, "Numerical studies on nearly touching plasmonic nanoparticle dimers," 5 th 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 6-7, ETH Zurich, Switzerland,
2009.
[159] 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
[160] 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.
[161] 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.
[162] 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.
[163] T. Jalali, M. Z. Shoushtari, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "Emission of photonic nanojet by a two
dimensional dielectic microlens," 13 th Iranian Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP 2007), Iran
Telecom Research Center, Feb. 6-8, Teheran, Iran, 2007.
[164] 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.
[165] 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.
[166] X. Cui, D. Erni, W. Zhang, and R. Zenobi, "Highly efficient nano-tips with metal-dielectric coatings for tipenhanced
spectroscopy applications," Chem. Phys. Lett., vol. 453, no. 4-6, pp. 262-265, March 3, 2008.
[167] 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.
[168] X. Cui, D. Erni, and Ch. Hafner, "MMP simulation of optical forces acting on a metallic nanoparticle within
a photonic nanojet," 4 th Workshop on Numerical Methods for Optical Nano Structures (organized by
OptETH and the Fred Tischer Lecture Series), July 7-9, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2008.
[169] 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].
[170] 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.
[171] T. Liebig, I. Kemper, and D. Erni, "Iterative strategies for the structural design of nanophotonic
components," 1 st Int. Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics (TaCoNa 2008),
Dec. 3-5, pp. 52, Bad Honnef, Germany, 2008.

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[172] X. Cui and D. Erni, "Optimization of nanophotonic structures by using genetic algoritms and
evolutionary strategies," 1 st Int. Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics
(TaCoNa 2008), Dec. 3-5, pp. 43, Bad Honnef, Germany, 2008.
[173] 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.
[174] D. Erni, T. Liebig, and J. Fröhlich, "Numerical structural optimization in microoptics and nanophotonics,"
6 th 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).
[175] D. Erni, "Introducing functionality in nanophotonics and electrodynamic metamaterials," Lectures on
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Dec. 21, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 2010, (invited presentation).
[176] 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).
6.8 Optical antennas
[177] R. Kappeler, D. Erni, and L. Novotny, "Simulations of nano-antennas for SNOM applications," 2 nd
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.
[178] 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.
[179] X. Cui, D. Erni, L. Dong, and W. Zhang, "Optical antennas based on segmented metal-nanotube
structures," 2 nd Topical Meeting on Nanophotonics and Metamaterials (NANOMETA 2009), Jan. 5-8,
pp. 30, TUE4f.74, Seefeld, Austria, 2009.
[180] 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).
[181] 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.
[182] X. Cui, Z. Fan, X. Tao, W. Zhang, D. Erni, X. Fan, X. Zhang, and L. Dong, "Sphere-on-pillar optical nanoantennas,"
2010 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conf., Oct. 12-15, pp. 171-176, ThP1-
1.4, Monterey, CA, USA, 2010.
[183] 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
[184] 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
SPG/SSP, vol. 15, no. 1, Swiss Physical Society (SPS) Annual Meeting, 26. - 27. Feb., Bern, pp.95,
1998.
[185] 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.
[186] 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.
[187] 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.

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[188] 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.
[189] 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
[190] 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.
[191] 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.
[192] 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.
[193] 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.
[194] 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)
[195] 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.
[196] 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.
[197] 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.
[198] 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.
[199] 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
2005), Aug. 21-26, THPP072, Stanford, CA, USA, 2005. (invited paper, elected as a conference
highlight)
[200] 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.
[201] 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.
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[202] 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.
[203] 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.
[204] 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.
[205] 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.
[206] 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
[207] 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.
[208] 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.
[209] 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.
[210] 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.
[211] 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» 3 rd Tutorial Days, July 4-6,
Chaumont, Switzerland, 2004.
[212] R. Scollo, H.-J. Lohe, J. F. Holzman, F. Robin, H. Jäckel, D. Erni, W. Vogt, and E. Gini, "Modelocked
laser diode with an ultrafast integrated uni-traveling carrier saturable absorber," Opt.
Lett., vol. 30, no. 20, pp. 2808-2810, Oct. 15, 2005.
[213] 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
Ultrafast Science, vol. 4, no. 11, (reprint of the Opt. Lett. article, for citation please refer to the Opt.
Lett. article), Nov., 2005.
[214] 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.
[215] 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 18 th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS
2005, Oct. 23-27, Sydney, Australia, ThS 4, pp. 874-875, 2005.
[216] 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).
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[217] 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.
[218] 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.
[219] 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).
[220] 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.
[221] 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)
[222] 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.
[223] M. Jungo, F. Monti di Sopra, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Scaling effects on vertical-cavity surfaceemitting
lasers static and dynamic behavior," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 91, no. 9, pp. 5550-5557, May 1,
2002.
[224] 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.
[225] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "An efficient system-oriented VCSEL model including 2D modal
dynamics and thermal effects," The 15 th Annual Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics
Society, LEOS 2002 (Europe), Nov. 10-14, Glasgow, Scotland, TuAA3, pp. 331-332, 2002.
[226] 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.
[227] 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.
[228] 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.
[229] 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.
[230] 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
[231] 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.

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[232] M. Jungo, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Segmented VCSEL contact geometry for active coupling
efficiency enhancement," 27 th Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated
Circuits (WOCSDICE’03), May 26-28, Fürigen, pp. 67-68, Switzerland, 2003.
[233] 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.
[234] C. Kromer, G. Sialm, T. Morf, M. Schmatz, F. Ellinger, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, " A low power 20 GHz
52 dBΩ transimpedance amplifier in 80 nm-CMOS," IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits, vol. 39, no. 6, pp.
885-894, June 2004.
[235] 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.
[236] 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.
[237] 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.
[238] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects im Kontext von FR-4-Boards (und Chips)," eingeladener Kolloquiumsvortrag
an der Technischen Fakultät der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, July 21,
2004.
[239] D. Erni, "Kapazitätsbegrenzende Ausbreitungseffekte bei Glasfasern," Vorlesungsbeitrag am Lehrstuhl
für Hochfrequenztechnik (Technische Fakultät) der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-
Nürnberg, July 21, 2004.
[240] D. Erni, "Optical backplane communication," CTI Micro and Nano Technologies Event 2004 – The
Impact of Miniaturization, (KTI-Jahrestagung 2004), Nov. 11, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 2004.
[241] 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.
[242] 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.
[243] 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," 12 th European
Conf. on Integrated Optics ECIO'05, April 6-8, Grenoble, ThP038, pp. 526-529, France, 2005.
[244] 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.
[245] 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.
[246] D. Lenz, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Quasi-analytical formalism for mode characteristics in highly overmoded
rectangular dielectric waveguide bends," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 1968-1975,
Sept. 2005.
[247] 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.
[248] 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.
[249] D. Lenz, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Advanced detection scheme for highly-multimode waveguide
based optical interconnects," The 89 th OSA Annual Meeting – Frontiers in Optics 2005/Laser Science
XXI, Oct. 16-20, Tucson, AZ, FtuB6, pp. 66, USA, 2005.

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[250] 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.
[251] 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 18 th Annual
Meeting of the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, LEOS 2005, Oct. 23-27, Sydney, Australia,
ThJ 5, pp. 784-785, 2005.
[252] 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).
[253] D. Erni, "Optische Interconnects im Kontext von FR-4-Boards (und Chips)," eingeladener Kolloquiumsvortrag
am Institut für Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik der Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften
der Universität Duisburg-Essen, 7. Dezember, 2005.
[254] 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.
[255] D. Erni, "Optical interconnects – Optical data communication in electronic circuits," 17th Edgar-
Lüscher-Seminar 2006, Feb. 4-6, Klosters, Switzerland, 2006, (invited talk).
[256] D. Erni, D. Lenz, J.-M. Lehky, B.-J. Offrein, and T. Lamprecht, "Upgrading multimode channels in
board-level optical interconnects," IEEE LEOS 17 th 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).
[257] 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.
[258] 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.
[259] 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," 2 nd IEEE Asian Solid-State Circuit Conference
(A-SSCC 2006), Nov. 13-15, Hangzhou, China, Session 14-1, pp. 395-398, 2006.
[260] 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," 12 th MICROCOLL –
Colloquium on Microwave Communications / Mediterranean Microwave Symposium (MMS 2007), May
14-16, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 53-56, 2007, (invited paper).
[261] D. Erni, "Wenn das Interface zum Engpass wird – Lehrstuhl ATE sucht neue Wege in der Hochleistungsdatenübertragung,"
Alumni Newsletter, vol. 6, no. 2, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen,
pp. 4-5, July 2007.
[262] 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.
[263] D. Erni, "Das Licht in die Schranken weisen – Optische Signalübertragung auf elektronischen Leiterplatten,
in Computer-Chips und in der Nanoskala," public talk at the Uni-Colleg Duisburg, Universität
Duisburg-Essen, 12. Nov., 2008.
[264] D. Erni, D. Lenz, "Modeling microbending losses in highly-multimode rectangular optical channel
waveguides," to be submitted to Opt. Express, 2012.
6.16 Optical inter-satellite communication
[265] F. Herzog, K. Kudielka, D. Erni, and W. Bächtold, "Optical phase-locked loop for transparent intersatellite
communications," Opt. Express, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 3816-3821, May 16, 2005.
[266] 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
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15, Tokyo, Japan, CFJ2-2, pp. 1573-1574, 2005.
[267] 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
[268] W. Bilgic, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Perspective of the uniaxial wavelet-transformed FDTD scheme," The
23 rd Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics (ACES 2007), March 19-
23, Verona, Italy, pp. 50-57, 2007.
[269] W. Bilgic, I. Wolff, and D. Erni, "Application of the energy-based stability condition for the spatial
wavelet-transformed FDTD scheme," The 23 rd Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational
Electromagnetics (ACES 2007), March 19-23, Verona, Italy, pp. 32-39, 2007.
[270] 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.
[271] 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.
[272] 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.
[273] 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.
[274] 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.
[275] I. Stockem, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Charakteristische Moden mit FEKO," XIII. German FEKO User
Meeting, Nov. 8, Commundo Tagungshotel Stuttgart, Germany, 2011.
[276] 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.
[277] 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," 8 th 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.
[278] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "openEMS – A 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.
[279] 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," accepted for publication in Int. J. Numer. Model., vol. XX, no. X, pp. XXX-
XXX, XXXXX XX, 2012.
6.18 RF technology and microwave electronics
[280] 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.

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[281] B. Koster, N. H. L. Koster, D. Erni, and A. Beyer, "Fast approximation formulas describing the nonlinear
intrinsic transistor equivalent circuit elements," Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Milimetrewave
Circuits (INMMiC 2008), Nov. 24-25, Málaga, Spain, pp. 157-160, 2008.
6.19 Electromagnetic metamaterials
[282] 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.
[283] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Otto, C. Caloz, and D. Erni, "Comparison between CRLH zeroth-order
antenna and series-fed microstrip patch antenna array," 3 rd European Conference on Antennas and
Propagation (EuCAP 2009), March 23-27, Berlin, Germany, Session Tue-S2A2, pp. 529-532, 2009.
(invited paper)
[284] 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)
[285] T. Liebig, A. Rennings, S. Held, and D. Erni, "Accurate parameter extraction of lossy composite right/lefthanded
(CRLH) transmission lines for planar antenna applications," METAMATERIALS 2010, Sept. 13-
16, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 456-458, 2010.
[286] 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.
[287] 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.
[288] 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.
[289] A. Rennings, B. Zhou, A. Al-Bassam, Z. Chen, S. Otto, K. Solbach, and D. Erni, "MetaBeam: A highgain
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.
[290] 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.
[291] 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., 2012.
6.20 Electromagnetic metamaterials in biomedical engineering
[292] 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," 3 rd European Conference on Antennas and
Propagation (EuCAP 2009), March 23-27, Berlin, Germany, Session Thu-P-4.57, pp. 3231-3234,
2009.
[293] 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.
[294] 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.
[295] 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).

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[296] 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.
[297] 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 travelingwave
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.
[298] 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.
[299] 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.
[300] 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.
[301] 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.
[302] Z. Chen, K. Solbach D. Erni, and A. Rennings, "Length optimization of RF dipole coils with diverse
loading strategies," submitted to 7 th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2013),
April 8-12, Gothenburg, Sweden, Session XXXX, pp. XXXX-XXXX, 2013.
6.21 General MRI issues and biomedical engineering
[303] 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 – 20 th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in
Medicine, May 5-11, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 2677, 2012.
[304] 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," accepted
for publication in EuMW 2012 – European Microwave Week, Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, Amsterdam, the
Netherlands, pp. XXX-XXX, 2012.
[305] 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," pending, 2012.
6.22 Process tomography and inverse scattering in natural soils
[306] 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.
[307] 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, 1998.
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[308] B. Göllner, D. Kerkhoff, U. Michelsen, M. Padberg, F. Schreiber, and D. Erni, "Design optimization of
an electrowetting cell sorter chip platform," BMT 2012 – 46 . DGBMT Jahrestagung, Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Biomedizinische Technik, Sept. 16-19, Jena, Germany, Track G: Innovative Methods
in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Track G, pp. 59, 2012.
[309] 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.
6.24 General Electrical Engineering
[310] 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.
[311] 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," 7 th International Marine
Electromagnetics Conference (MARELEC 2011), June 20-23, San Diego, CA, USA, poster 4.3, 2011.
[312] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical analysis of propeller-induced lowfrequency
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).
[313] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Simulation elektrischer Felder," Fachfortbildung/Kurzlehrgang:
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).
[314] D. Schaefer, J. Doose, A. Rennings, and D. Erni, "Numerical analysis of propeller-induced lowfrequency
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).
[315] 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, (best poster award).
[316] 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).
[317] 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.
[318] M. Engel, D. Schaefer, N. Benson, D. Erni, and R. Schmechel, "Reduced Coulomb interaction in
organic semiconductors: Tailoring the effective system permittivity," to be submitted to NN, vol. XX,
no. X, pp. XX- XX, Jan. XX, 2012.
6.25 Theoretical and fundamental aspects in electrodynamics
[319] 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.
[320] P. Kaspar, R. Kappeler, D. Erni, and H. Jäckel, "Electromagnetic group, energy, and phase velocity of
Bloch modes," submitted to New J. Phys., vol. XX, no. XX, pp. XXXX-XXXX, May XX, 2012.

6.26 Science and Technologiy Studies (STS)
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[321] 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.
[322] 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.
[323] 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.
[324] 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.
[325] 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.
[326] 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.
[327] Daniel Erni, Jürg Fröhlich, "Zur Epistemologie ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Forschung (und Berufspraxis)
vor dem Hintegrund computergeleiteter Entwurfsverfahren," Wissenschaftstheoretisches Forschungskolloquium
'Methoden konstruktionsorientierter Forschung', Nov. 18, Essen, Germany, Universität
Duisburg-Essen, 2009.
[328] 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.
[329] 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).
[330] 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 Entwurfsverfahren,"
Publisher: Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB) & Collegium Helveticum, 2012.
6.27 Press releases and reviews (selection)
[331] "Das Billardspiel von Photonen und Elektronen," Physik in unserer Zeit, 27. Jhg. 1996, Nr. 4, pp. 183,
1996.
[332] 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.
[333] Christian Thalmann, "Im Reich des Kleinsten," ETH Life, (www.ethlife.ethz.ch), June 19, 2003,
(http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/articles/tages/firstlabthalbesuch.html).
[334] 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)
[335] "Tiny T splits light," Technology Review, (MIT), (www.technologyreview.com), July 1, 2003,
(http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/rnb_070103.asp).
[336] "Winzige Lichtweiche," Tages-Anzeiger, (www.tagesanzeiger.ch), 111. Jhg., Nr. 173, pp. 36, July 29,
2003.

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[337] "ETH entwickelt kleinste Lichtweiche," Tages-Anzeiger online, (www.tagesanzeiger.ch), July 28, 2003,
(www.tagesanzeiger.ch/dyn/news/vermischtes/295413.html).
[338] "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).
[339] "Bisher kleinste Lichtweiche entwickelt," derStandart (online, http://derstandart.at), July 28, 2003,
(http://derstandard.at/?id=1373649).
[340] "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).
[341] "ETH-Forscher bringen Entwicklung optischer Chips voran," PCtip, (www.pctip.ch), July 28, 2003,
(http://www.pctip.ch/webnews/wn/24742.asp).
[342] "EPFZ: nouvelle méthode de décomposition de la lumière," sda+ats, (www.sda-ats.ch), July 28, 2003.
[343] "Kleinste Lichtweiche an ETH entwickelt," Zürcher Unterländer, (www.zuonline.ch), pp. 11, July 29,
2003.
[344] L’informazione diventa luce – Da Zurigo il methodo più efficace," laRegioneTicino, (www.laregione.ch),
pp. 24, July 29, 2003.
[345] "Lichtweiche," Salzburger Nachrichten, (www.salzburg.com), July 29, 2003,
(http://www.salzburg.com/servlet/scom2/searchresult?xm=477950&res=0).
[346] "Kleinste «Lichtweiche» entwickelt," BusinessLink, (www.businesslink.ch), July 30, 2003,
(http://www.businesslink.ch/deutsch/start_d.asp?folder=news&content=news.asp).
[347] "Telegramm – ETH-Forscher," newsByte, (www.newsbyte.ch), pp. 1, July 30, 2003,
(http://www.newsbyte.ch/suche2.cfm?id=52525).
[348] 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).
[349] "Lichtweiche," St. Galler Tagblatt, (www.tagblatt.ch), July 31, 2003,
(http://www.tagblatt.ch/wissen.cfm?pass_id=807145).
[350] Michael Keller, "Optische Weichenstellung," Computerworld, (www.computerworld.ch), Nr. 31, pp. 3,
July 31, 2003.
[351] "’Lichtweiche’ entwickelt," ETH Life PRINT, (www.ethlife.ethz.ch/print/), pp. 13, Sept. 12, 2003.
[352] Benedikt Aeberhardt, "Kleinste 'Lichtweiche' entwickelt," Technische Rundschau, (www.technischerundschau.ch),
95. Jhg., Nr. 19, pp. 18, Okt. 3, 2003.
[353] Rainer Scharf, "Photonische Kristalle – Optische Materialien für das 21. Jahrhundert," Pro Physik
(Schwerpunkt), (www.pro-physik.de), August 21, 2003.
[354] Don Monroe, "Light at the end of the tunnel," Phys. Rev. FOCUS, (www.focus.aps.org), March 19,
2004.
[355] "Neues Design von photonischen Kristallen," stp-gateway, (www.stp-gateway.de), April 1, 2004.
[356] 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.
[357] "Physics Phocus," Physics Central – Physics in Pictures, (www.physicscentral.com), April 4, 2004.
[358] Felix Würsten, "Was ist an Nano kontrovers?" ETH Life (www.ethlife.ethz.ch), May 12, 2004.
[359] "Photonische Kristalle: Kanalisierung des Lichts," 2003 Annual Report ETH-Board (ETH-Rat), pp. 41-
43, June 1, 2004.
[360] 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.
[361] "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.

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[362] 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.
[363] 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.
[364] "Erni folgt Wolff," Alumni Ingenieurwissenschaften, (http://alumni.uni-duisburg.de), Newsletter vol. 05,
Nr. 04, pp. 14, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Dez. 2006.
[365] "Namen und Notizen: Daniel Erni," Campus : Report, (www.uni-duisburg-essen.de/presse/
campusreport) Nr. 01, pp. 27, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Jan. 2007.
[366] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," Im Blickpunkt – Deutschlands Elite-Fachbereiche:
Universität Duisburg-Essen, (ISSN 1614-8185), pp. 117, Jan. 2007.
[367] 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.
[368] Jutta Weber, "Interdisziplinäre Kommunikation zwischen den 'zwei Kulturen'," Journal Netzwerk
Frauenforschung NRW, Nr. 22/2007, (www.netzwerk-frauenforschung.nrw.de), June, 2007.
[369] "Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," in Faszination Ingenieurwissenschaften:
Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 14, Oct. 2007.
[370] Annual report 07/08 – serec – swiss electromagnetics research & engineering centre,
(www.serec.ethz.ch), June 2008.
[371] "Dies Academicus mit 'A chemist’s comedy' – Akademischer Feiertag," Pressemeldung der Universität
Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), June 26, 2008.
[372] "Uni ehrt ihre Besten," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 3, 2008.
[373] "Leuchtpulver oder Gummibär," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 9, 2008.
[374] "Feiern auf hohem Niveau," WAZ (www.waz.de), July 16, 2008.
[375] "Feiern auf hohem Niveau," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), July 16, 2008.
[376] "Preise für Ingenieure," WAZ (www.waz.de), July 24, 2008.
[377] "Junge Leute haben eine gute Antenne," NRZ (www.nrz.de), July 24, 2008.
[378] Heribert Brinkmann, "Zwei helle Köpfe," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), July 24, 2008.
[379] "Ingenieure vom Niederrhein machen mobile Kommunikation schneller," Sparkassen-Kurier
(www.sparkasse-am-niederrhein.de), July 24, 2008.
[380] "UDE-Ingenieure erhalten Innovationspreis der Sparkasse – Damit mobile Kommunikation schneller
wird," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), July 24, 2008.
[381] "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).
[382] 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.
[383] "Hohe Datenrate und neue Antennen," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 7, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität
Duisburg-Essen, pp. 4-5, Sept 2008.
[384] Mareike Gehrmann, "Promotion mit Auszeichnung," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Oct. 1, 2008.
[385] "Fachmann für Mikroelektronik – Festkolloquium zu Ehren von Professor Wolff," Pressemeldung der
Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Oct. 2, 2008.
[386] "Kolloquium ehrt Altrektor Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Oct. 2, 2008.
[387] "Kolloquium für Professor Dr. Ingo Wolff – Mikroelektronikforscher wird 70 Jahre alt," WAZ
(www.waz.de), Oct. 6, 2008.
[388] Katrin Braun, "UDE: Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Pressemeldung der
Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Oct. 9, 2008.
[389] "Uni gratuliert Ex-Rektor," NRZ (www.nrz.de), Oct. 10, 2008.

[390] "Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Starter Netz, (www.starternetz.com), das
Informations- und Kommunikations-Portal für Gründer und Unternehmen, Oct. 10, 2008.
[391] Caterina Schröder, "Uni Duisburg-Essen gewinnt Förderpreis für günstige Mikrowellenantennen,"
ATZ online, (www.atzonline.de), Automobiltechnik für Automobilindustrie & Automobilzulieferer,
Oct. 10, 2008.
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[392] "Erfolg beim Innovationswettbewerb Transfer.NRW," Innovations Report, (www.innovations-report.de),
Forum für Wissenschaft, Industrie und Wirtschaft, Oct. 10, 2008.
[393] "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.
[394] "Ingenieure mit überzeugenden Ideen," CAMPUS:AKTUELL – Newsletter der Universität Duisburg-
Essen, Ausgabe 10/2008, Oct. 10, 2008.
[395] "Wo der Strom durch das Licht fliesst," NRZ (www.nrz.de), Oct. 14, 2008.
[396] "Ingenieure verbessern Auto-Technik," WAZ (www.waz.de), Oct. 30, 2008.
[397] "Uni Duisburg-Essen – Förderpreis für günstige Mikrowellenantennen," ATZ elektronik, vol. 3, no. 6,
pp. 6, Nov. 6, 2008.
[398] "Datenübertragung durch Nano-Optik," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen,
(www.uni-due.de), Nov. 5, 2008.
[399] "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.
[400] "Das Licht in die Schranken weisen," WAZ (www.waz.de), Nov. 6, 2008.
[401] "Duisburger Ingenieure bekommen NRW-Preis," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Nov. 20, 2008.
[402] "Kleine Antenne – grosse Wirkung," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 7, no. 4, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität
Duisburg-Essen, pp. 4-5, Dec. 2008.
[403] "Prof. Dr. Ingo Wolff neuer Vorsitzender," Pressemeldung der Universität Duisburg-Essen,
(www.uni-due.de), Jan. 27, 2009.
[404] "Neue Aufgabe für Altrektor Prof. Ingo Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Jan. 29, 2009.
[405] "Förderung für Dr. Andreas Rennings," Alumni Newsletter, vol. 8, no. 1, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität
Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uni-duisburg-essen.de) pp. 14-15, March 2009.
[406] "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.
[407] Besondere Erwähnung der Höhepunkte im «Forschungsbericht 2008 – Research Report 2008» der
Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.forschungsbericht.uni-due), pp. 97, 104, July 2009.
[408] Beate Kostka, "Jetzt anmelden! – Schülertag Elektrotechnik," Pressemeldung der Universität
Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Aug. 27, 2009.
[409] "1,5 Millionen Euro für die besten Ideen zur Verwertung von Spitzenforschung – Innovationsministerium
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.
[410] "Land fördert Verwertung von Spitzenforschung an der RUB und Uni Duisburg-Essen," idr –
informationsdienst ruhr, (www.idruhr.de), Sept. 1, 2009.
[411] 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.
[412] "Anmeldung für Tag der Elektrotechnik noch möglich," WAZ (www.waz.de), Sept. 3, 2009.
[413] "Elektrotechnik an der Uni," WDR, Lokalzeit aus Duisburg (www.wdr.de), Thu. Sept. 10, 19:30, 2009.
[414] Katrin Braun, "Spitzenforschung gewinnt – Meta Beam-Antennenprojekt wird gefördert," Pressemeldung
der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Sept. 11, 2009.

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[415] "Spitzenforschung gewinnt / Forschungsgast aus dem Irak," CAMPUS:AKTUELL – Newsletter der
Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ausgabe 9/2009, Sept. 15, 2009.
[416] "Innovationsministerium fördert Transfer-Praxis," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), Sept. 17, 2009.
[417] "Voller Erfolg für Schüleraktionstag – 120 Teilnehmer erforschten Elektro- und Informationstechnik,"
Alumni Newsletter, vol. 8, no. 3, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.alumni-iw.uniduisburg-essen.de),
pp. 3, Sept. 2009.
[418] "In die Chinesische Akademie der Wissenschaften aufgenommen," CAMPUS:AKTUELL – Newsletter
der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ausgabe 10/2009, Oct. 14, 2009.
[419] "Promotionspreis 2009 – Verleihung an Dr. Andreas Rennings," VDE – Landesvertretung NRW,
(www.vde.de), Oct. 21, 2009.
[420] "Forschung über Meta-Materialien – Andreas Rennings erhält VDE-Promotionspreis," Pressemeldung
der Universität Duisburg-Essen, (www.uni-due.de), Nov. 9, 2009.
[421] "UDE: Andreas Rennings erhält VDE-Promotionspreis," DuisburgFans – Magazin für Duisburg.Online.
(www.duisburgfans.de), Nov. 9, 2009.
[422] "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.
[423] "Ingenieur erhält Promotionspreis," WAZ (www.waz.de), Nov. 12, 2009.
[424] "Große Leidenschaft für kleine Teile – Serie Mitmenschen: Promotionspreis für Hobby-Segler," WAZ
(www.waz.de), Nov. 13, 2009.
[425] "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.
[426] "Mehr Schärfe mit Metamaterial – Duisburger Forscher gewinnen bei 'Transfer.NRW'," Alumni
Newsletter, vol. 9, no. 1, netzwerkElektroDU, Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 12, March 2010.
[427] "Ehrendoktortitel für Altrektor Proff. Wolff," Rheinische Post (www.rp-online.de), June 11, 2010.
[428] 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.
[429] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," in Imagebroschüre Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften,
Universität Duisburg-Essen, pp. 32, June 2010.
[430] "Schülertag an der Universität," WAZ (www.waz.de), August 31, 2010.
[431] "Einblicke in die Welt der Ingenieure," WAZ (www.waz.de), September 2, 2010.
[432] "Research from University of Duisburg broadens understanding of energy conversion," VerticalNews,
(www.verticalnews.com), Jan. 14, 2011.
[433] "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik," Im Blickpunkt – Deutschlands Elite-Fachbereiche:
Universität Duisburg-Essen, (ISSN 1614-8185), pp. 36, May 2011.
[434] "Sieger im Projektwettbewerb ‘NanoMikro+Werkstoffe.NRW – Zell-Sortieranlage für die (bio)medizinische
Forschung," Pressemeldungen, Aug. 2, 2011.
[435] "Konsortium entwickelt Mikrochip-basierte Zellsortieranlage," Forschungsbote, Medizinische Fakultät,
Universität Duisburg-Essen, August 2011.
[436] "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.
[437] "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.
[438] 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

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IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Soc. (IEEE EMBS 2011), Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, Boston, MA,
USA, pp. 554-558, 2011.
[439] Jennifer Hand, "Submarines: Corrosion Protection or Enemy Detection?" COMSOL News 2012,
(www.comsol.com/comsolnews), pp. 67-69, May 24, 2012.
[440] 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.
[441] Phil Kinnane, "Another danger with corrosion," COMSOL Blog, (http://www.comsol.com/blogs/anotherdanger-with-corrosion/),
June 12, 2012.
6.28 Miscellaneous
[442] 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.
[443] "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.
[444] "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.
[445] I. Stender, "ETH virtuell", Hochparterre – Publikation für Gestaltung & Architektur, 14. Jhg., no. 1-2,
pp. 43, Zürich, Jan. – Feb. 2001.
[446] D. Erni, "Kurze Einführung in die Wechselstromlehre," Vorlesungsbeitrag am Institut für Allgemeine
Elektrotechnik (Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik) der Universität Rostock, April 8, 2005.
[447] 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.
[448] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Referat am HF-ProfessorInnentreffen
2008, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH), Harburg, March 12-13, 2008.
[449] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2008 – Schwerpunktthemen:
Automotive & Mobility, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Campus Duisburg, MD 162, Oct. 15. 2008.
[450] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2009 – Schwerpunktthemen:
Gewinnung und Einsatz erneuerbarer Energien, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Campus
Duisburg, MD 162, Oct. 28, 2009.
[451] D. Erni, "Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik (ATE)," Innovationsmarkt 2010 – Schwerpunktthema:
Mobilität, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Duisburg, July 8, 2010.
6.29 Monographs, reports and lecture notes
[452] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Planare 10 GHz Mikrowellenrichtantenne, Project thesis, University of Applied
Sciences Rapperswil (HSR), 96 pages, March 25, 1986.
[453] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Aktive geregelte Lautsprecherboxe unter Anwendung einer Zustandsregelung,
Project thesis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR), 124 pages, Aug. 2, 1986.
[454] Daniel Erni, Andy von Ow, Regelung eines instabilen Pendelsystems, Diploma thesis, University of
Applied Sciences Rapperswil (HSR), 105 pages, Oct. 11, 1986.
[455] 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, 89 pages, Feb. 23, 1989.

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[456] Daniel Erni, Bernhard Obrist, Übertragung digitaler Signale über verdrillte Kupferadern, Project thesis,
Communication Theory Laboratory, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering,
ETH Zürich, 72 pages, July 25, 1989.
[457] 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, 101 pages, Jan. 26, 1990.
[458] 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.
[459] D. Erni, lecture notes, Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1 (GET 1), 322 pages, 4 th ed., obtainable from the
author, 2011.
[460] D. Erni, lecture notes, Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 2 (GET 2), 411 pages, 4 th ed., obtainable from the
author, 2011.
[461] D. Erni, lecture notes, Theoretische Elektrotechnik 1 (TET 1), 316 pages, 4 th ed., obtainable from the
author, 2011.
[462] D. Erni, lecture notes, Theoretische Elektrotechnik 2 (TET 2), 292 pages, 4 th ed., obtainable from the
author, 2011.
[463] D. Erni, lecture notes, Computerorientierte Feldtheorie 1 (CoFT-1) – Die Multiple-Multipol-Methode, 46
pages, obtainable from the author, 2009.
[464] D. Erni, lecture notes, Advances (and Surprises) in Electrodynamics – Faster than light, 39 pages,
obtainable from the author, 2011.
[465] 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.
[466] D. Erni, lecture notes, Advances (and Surprises) in Electrodynamics – Dimensional analysis, regularization
and extra dimensions in electrostatics, 23 pages, obtainable from the author, 2011.
[467] 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.
[468] 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.
[469] 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.
[470] 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.
[471] 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, 2011.
[472] 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.
[473] D. Erni, A. Rennings, and D. Schäfer, Adaptation einer vorgegebenen UEP-Signatur, scientific report,
Marine, Bundeswehr – Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime
Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71), 61 pages, July 2012.
[474] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, Gutachten zur wissenschaftlichen Beurteilung der Funktion eines Schaltungsaufbaus
zur Resonance Power Optimization, technical expertise report for VerMot AG, Grafschaft-
Gelsdorf, Germany, on behalf of Best Idea Consult Ltd., 21 pages, July 2012.
[475] 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.

6.30 Popular science articles and book recensions
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[476] D. Erni, "Befreiung aus der Toastfalle – mit Murphys Gesetz das Schicksal anlächeln," WoZ – Die
Wochen-Zeitung, Nr. 43, pp. 23, Zürich, Oct. 24, 2002.
[477] D. Erni, "Gegen uns, aus Prinzip – missliche Zufälle im Alltag," Freitag – Die Ost-West Wochenzeitung,
Berlin, Nr. 45, pp. 18, Nov. 1, 2002.
[478] D. Erni, "Arachnophobia – Spinnen und die Angst vor Spinnen," WoZ – Die WochenZeitung, Nr. 50,
pp. 23, Zürich, Dec. 12, 2002.
[479] D. Erni, "Der Mond im Grössenwahn – Das ungelöste Rätsel der Mondtäuschung," WoZ – Die
WochenZeitung, Nr. 5, pp. 23, Zürich, Jan. 30, 2003.
[480] D. Erni, "Sich selbst kauende Kaugummis – Nanotechnologie in der Schweiz," WoZ – Die
WochenZeitung, Nr. 41, pp. 30, Oct. 9, 2003.
[481] 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.
[482] 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.
[483] 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
[484] M. Pell, N. H. L. Koster, D. Erni, «Verfahren zur Generierung und drahtlosen Übertragung von Audiosignalen
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).
[485] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, T. Liebig, «Wanderwellen-Magnetresonanztomographie Antennenvorrichtungen
(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].
[486] 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).
[487] 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).
[488] 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
Mikroelektronische Schaltungen und Systeme (FhG-IMS), 15. Mai 2009, (German patent application
Nr. P 109 0025 DE).
[489] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, T. Liebig, «Wanderwellen-Magnetresonanztomographie Antennenvorrichtungen
(WW-MRT)», Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische Elektrotechnik
(ATE), publication date Sept. 9, 2011, (German patent application, Nr. DE 10 2010 010 189 A1).

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[490] D. Erni, T. Liebig, N. H. L. Koster, A. Rennings, «MetaMRT-Antennenvorrichtungen für die Wanderwellen-Magnetresonanztomographie»,
Universität Duisburg-Essen, Allgemeine und Theoretische
Elektrotechnik (ATE), Aug. 30, 2012, (German patent, reference number 10 2011 111 996).
[491] D. Erni, N. H. L. Koster, T. Liebig, A. Rennings, «Meta-MRT-Antennenvorrichtungen für die Wanderwellen-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].
[492] 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).
6.32 Awards
[493] 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.
[494] 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 lowfrequency
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.
[495] 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.
[496] 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.
[497] 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.
[498] 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 autocorrelation
interferometer," 27th Int. Free Electron Laser Conf. (FEL 2005), Aug. 21-26, THPP072,
Stanford, CA, USA, 2005, (invited paper).
[499] 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.
[500] 1. Prize (CHF 30 000.–), «Conceptual Competition ETH World – Virtual and Physical Presence» (international
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.
[501] 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

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algorithms in computational optics," ACES Journal: Special Issue on Genetic Algorithms, vol. 15, no.
2, pp. 43-60, July 2000.
[502] 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.
[503] 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.