260024 VO Quantum Optics II (2016W)

In this course we will learn about the quantum mechanical description of light and its interaction with matter.

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Wednesday 25.01.2017 10:15 - 11:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien Wednesday 15.03.2017 14:00 - 15:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien Wednesday 10.05.2017 12:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Lecturers

Ivette Fuentes Guridi

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    05.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    12.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    19.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    09.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    16.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    23.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    30.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    07.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    14.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    11.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    18.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Overview
In this course we will learn about the quantum mechanical description of light and its interaction with matter.
Topics will include:
Quantization of the Electromagnetic Field
Beam Splitters and interferometers
Parametric down-conversion
Interaction of light with matter: The Jaynes-Cummings model
Applications of quantum states of light in quantum information
Entanglement in quantum optics

Assessment and permitted materials

Final oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Prerequisites: Quantum mechanics and basics of electrodynamics.

Examination topics

Reading list

Reading material:
[1] D.F. Walls, G.J. Milburn: Quantum Optics. (Springer, 2nd edition)
[2] Quantum Optics Marlan O. Scully, M. Suhail Zubairy, Cambridge University Press, 4 Sep 1997 - Science - 630 pages
[3] S. Haroche, J.-M. Raimond: Exploring the Quantum. Atom, Cavities and Photons (Oxford University Press)
[4] G. Grynberg, A. Aspect, C. Fabre: Introduction to Quantum Optics (Cambridge University Press)

Association in the course directory

MF 6, MaG 17

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