Universität Wien

260024 VO Quantum Optics II (2018W)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Language: English

Examination dates

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

  • Wednesday 03.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 10.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 24.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 31.10. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 28.11. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.12. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.12. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.01. 10:30 - 12:00 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

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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 (30% of the overall mark)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Prerequisites: Quantum mechanics and basics of electrodynamics.

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

MF 6, MaG 17, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

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