260024 VO Quantum Optics II (2017W)
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In this course we will learn about the quantum mechanical description of light and its interaction with matter.
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Language: English
Examination dates
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
04.10.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
11.10.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
18.10.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
25.10.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
08.11.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
15.11.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
22.11.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
29.11.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
06.12.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
13.12.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
10.01.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
17.01.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
24.01.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Wednesday
31.01.
10:15 - 11:45
Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Final oral exam (30% of the overall mark)
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)
[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
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:40
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.