NFYK14029U Quantum Optics 2
The course will introduce the students to topics in modern quantum optics, and should bring the students to a level where they are able to understand the original scientific quantum optics literature.
The course will be an extension on the course “Quantum optics” and will focus on the interaction between photons, phonons and (artificial) atoms. Possible topics include:
- Coherent effects in atoms: Optical pumping, Ramsey spectroscopy, spin echo, Raman transitions and adiabatic passage.
- Master equations and Heisenberg-Langevin equations. Decoherence.
- Laser cooling
- Quantum optomechanics
- (Circuit) quantum electrodynamics
Knowledge:
After the course, the student should be able to describe the
theoretical concepts underlying the considered topics, and give
examples of real quantum optics experiments in which they can/have
been studied.
Skills:
After the course, the student should be able to apply the
theoretical concepts to known and unknown physical problems, with
special emphasis on the selected experimental settings.
Competences:
After the course, the student should have acquired the ability to
identify, debate and judge original scientific articles in the
field.
Various notes and articles
similar. It is assumed that the students have a good background in quantum
mechanics, e.g., through following the physics curriculum for the first three years
or similar. Also it may be an advantage if the students have followed a course on
Optical Physics and Lasers.
discussing scientific articles. These articles will describe experiments in quantum
optics which realize the effects discussed in the lectures.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Exercises
- 28
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 149,5
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 25 minutesThe student draws one of the exam questions which are given in advance. The student is then expected to talk about the question for approximately 15 minutes followed by a discussion of the rest of the curriculum.
There is no preparation time - Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
several internal examiners
Criteria for exam assesment
The grade 12 is given to student who clearly demonstrates that
the goals are fulfilled with no or only very minor exceptions.
The grade 2 is given for the least acceptable fulfillment of the
goal.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK14029U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- no restriction
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Albert Schliesser (17-6a756b6e7b7d377c6c7175726e7c7c6e7b49776b7237747e376d74)
Lecturers
Albert Schliesser, Phone: 35 32 54 01, email: albert.schliesser@nbi.dk