Universität Wien

260025 UE Quantum Optics II -Exercises (2016W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work

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

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

ACHTUNG: am 14.10.16 findet auf Grund einer Veranstaltung die Übung ausnahmsweise im Kurt-Gödel-HS, EG, statt.

  • Friday 07.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 14.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Friday 21.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 28.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 04.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 11.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 18.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 25.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 02.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 09.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 16.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 13.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 20.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 27.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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

Exercises (70% of the mark)
a) Completing the exercises given each week (0-10 points, minimum 5 to pass). Please hand in at each exercise class a list with the exercises you have completed.
b) Either solving correctly the exercises when asked to pass to the blackboard, or presenting a final written exercise exam (0-10 points, minimum 5 to pass).
The final mark for exercises will be the average of points in a) and b).

Seminar (30% of the mark).
Towards the end of the term teams will be asked to present a research paper (from the list below). 0-10 points will be given taking into account content and presentation.

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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