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47188-01 - Lecture: Quantum Optics: light-matter interactions (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Patrick Maletinsky (patrick.maletinsky@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Quantum control of matter with light and light with matter is at the heart of many spectacular advances in the field of quantum science and technology. Light-matter interactions play an essential role in a variety of systems such as ultracold atomic gases, trapped ions, NV centers in diamond, semiconductor quantum dots, optomechanical systems and, in the microwave domain, in superconducting devices. Experiments and theory are often closely connected in this field. This lecture gives an introduction to the physics of light-matter interactions and its applications in quantum technology. Topics to be discussed include: Two-level system interacting with light, Rabi oscillations, Ramsey spectroscopy, optical Bloch equations, mechanical effects of light, laser cooling and trapping, Jaynes-Cummings model, spontaneous emission, cavity quantum electrodynamics, optomechanics, three-level atoms interacting with light: EIT, coherent population trapping, quantum memories for single photons, quantum metrology. |
| Learning objectives | The goal is to provide a solid background for research involving light-matter interactions in the fields of quantum optics, atomic physics and condensed-matter physics. |
| Bibliography | Will be discussed in the lecture. |
| Comments | This is the second part of a two-semester course on quantum optics. The first part, offered in fall, focuses on quantum states of light. The second part, offered in spring, focuses on light-matter interactions. The two parts are designed such that they can also be taken independently or in reverse order. |
| Admission requirements | Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, classical optics and atomic physics. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 18.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 20.02.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 25.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 27.02.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 04.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 06.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 11.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Thursday 13.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Tuesday 18.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 20.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 25.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 27.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 01.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 03.04.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 08.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 10.04.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 15.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 17.04.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Tuesday 22.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 24.04.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 29.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 01.05.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
| Tuesday 06.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 08.05.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 13.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 15.05.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 20.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 22.05.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 27.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Sitzungszimmer 1.09 |
| Thursday 29.05.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Auffahrt |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| 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 |