FYSS5402 Quantum Optics (7 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Quantization of the electromagnetic field; coherence properties of light (field-coherent, squeezed & generalised-coherent states); electromagnetic field representation (P, Q, Wigner); detection and open quantum systems (input-output formalism, master equation); nonlinear optical phenomena (parametric amplification & squeezing generation); light-matter interaction (resonant fluorescence, lasing, optomechanics); quantum optics and quantum information.

Completion methods

Discussions, assignments, laboratory work, examination.

Assessment details

Active participation to the course events is expected. The final grade is based on a final exam (75 %) and exercise sessions/reviews (25 %). To pass the course students need to have a final score of 60 %.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to investigate the quantum properties of the electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter with the necessary tools.

Description of prerequisites

Prerequisites are that students are able to describe and analyze quantum many-body systems using second quantization formalism.

Literature

  • D. F. Walls and G. J. Milburn, Quantum Optics

Completion methods

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