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28346-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Quantum Optics: quantum states of light (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Patrick Maletinsky (patrick.maletinsky@unibas.ch)
Richard Warburton (richard.warburton@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Introduction to modern quantum optics, with a focus on quantum states of light The lecture gives an introduction to the quantum-mechanical nature of light. We will start with a review of basic concepts oin classical optics, after which we turn to theoretical concepts in understanding and describing quantum states of light. The lecture will conclude with an overview of key experiments in the field and recent advances to harness the nonclassical nature of light for quantum technologies. The lecture will follow the following tentative table of contents: 01 - Gaussian Optics 02 - ABCD law 02 - Optical Resonator 03 - Quantization of EM fields 04 - Coherent states 05 - Light-matter interaction 06 - Coherence function 08 - Nonclassical states of light 09 - Nonclassical states of light - characterisation 10 - Test of Quantum Optics 11 - Applications of entanglement - quantum cryptography 12 - Experimental tests of quantum mechanics 13 - Quantum optics experiments and research |
| Learning objectives | Mastery of concepts underlying modern quantum optics |
| Bibliography | Introductory Quantum Optics (Gerry and Knight) |
| Weblink | http://nano-photonics.unibas.ch/ |
| Admission requirements | Basic knowledge of electromagnetism and optics |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Physics) Module Specialisation: Physics (Master Nanosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |