Universität Wien

260113 VO Experimental techniques for atomic, molecular and Quantum Physics (2014S)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

- Successful exam in QM1 and E3 are the minimum requirement, "Quantenpraktikum" useful
- Lecture QNP IV of WS 2013 can be helpful but is not needed

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

1. Kirchhoff-Fresnel Theory of Far-field diffraction
2. How to understand diffraction of complex molecules at ultrathin gratings
3. How to compute molecular properties
4. Atom interferometry in a Feynman Path integral picture
5. Density matrices and Wigner Functions for matter wave experiments
6. Practical limits to quantum interference experiments
7. Fundamental limits to quantum interference experiments
8. Advanced matter-wave metrology
9. Biomolecular properties
10. If time allows: Introduction to optical cooling of nanoparticles

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test at the end of the semester.

1. Exam: 27.6.2014, 3h written test
2. Exam: 03.10.2014, 3h written test
3. Exam: 03.12.2014, 3h written test

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understand the theoretical concepts behind modern experiments

Examination topics

- No written lecture notes, no hand-outs, only black board
- Books and articles will be cited for reference

Reading list


Association in the course directory

MF 6, MaG 17, MaV 5, Dok1.

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