260100 VO Classical and Quantum Optics (2023S)

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Language: English

Lecturers

Thomas Juffmann

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Tuesday
    07.03.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    09.03.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    14.03.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    16.03.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    21.03.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    23.03.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    28.03.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    30.03.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    18.04.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    20.04.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    25.04.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    27.04.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    02.05.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    04.05.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    09.05.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    11.05.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    16.05.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    23.05.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    25.05.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    01.06.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    06.06.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    13.06.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    15.06.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Tuesday
    20.06.
    11:15 - 12:15
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
    
    Thursday
    22.06.
    10:15 - 11:30
    Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to obtain an understanding of the classical and quantum properties of light. The course will provide an introduction into the experimental foundations of quantum optics, the key experiments and the basic theoretical principles. Depending on current CoViD restrictions: either standard lecture format with mixed blackboard/Powerpoint presentation or online ZOOM lectures.

Content:
Classical Properties of Light:
The wave nature of light
Polarization properties
Optical elements: beamsplitters and waveplates
Spatial properties
Spectral & Coherence properties
Statistical properties
Mechanical effects of light

Light-Matter Interaction:
Nonlinear Optics
Light-Atom interaction
Blackbody Radiation

Quantum Properties of Light:
Quantization of light
Fock states: properties, generation, detection
Coherent states: properties, generation, detection
The Standard Quantum Limit
Squeezed states: properties, generation, detection
2-photon interference
Nonclassical and Entangled states of light
Modern trends in quantum optics

Assessment and permitted materials

Final assessment as moodle based exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grades in final exam according to percentage of achieved points:

(4 ): 50% - 63%
(3): 63% - 75%
(2 ): 75% - 87%
(1): 87% - 100%.

Examination topics

Full lecture content as provided in "contents" above

Reading list

The course is based on elements of:

(*) Books on Classical Optics:
J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics
B. Saleh & M. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics
M. Born & E. Wolf, Principles of Optics
G. R. Fowles, Introduction to Modern Optics
D. Meschede, Optik, Licht und Laser

(*) Books on Quantum Optics:
R. Loudon, The Quantum Theory of Light
H. Bachor & T. Ralph, A Guide to Experiments in Quantum Optics
G. Grynberg, A. Aspect & C. Fabre, Introduction to Quantum Optics
U. Leonhardt, Essential Quantum Optics
S. Haroche & J.-M. Raymond, Exploring the Quantum
W. Schleich, Quantum Optics in Phase Space
P. Meystre, Elements of Quantum Optics

(*) Specialized Literature:
P. Mandel, Nonlinear Optics
C. Santori, D. Fattal, Y. Yamamoto, Single-photon Devices and Applications
J.-W. Pan et al., Multiphoton entanglement and interferometry, Rev. Mod. Phys. 84, 777 (2012)
S. Braunstein, Quantum information with continuous variables, Rev. Mod. Phys. 77, 513 (2005)
L. Davidovich, Sup-Poissonian processes in quantum optics, Rev. Mod. Phys. 68, 127 (1996)

Association in the course directory

WPF 2, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

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