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19D061KO - Quantum Optics

Course specification
Course title Quantum Optics
Acronym 19D061KO
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study doctoral studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 9.0 Status elective
      Condition none
      The goal Complete mastery of the principles of quantum optics and understanding of methods and techniques for realizing various forms of quantum light.
      The outcome Knowledge about the quantum nature of light (photons) and interactions with matter, atoms, and molecules. Introduction to the phenomena of squeezed light, entangled photon states, superposition of quantum states, as well as applications of the quantum properties of light in quantum technologies, quantum computers, quantum communications and cryptography, imaging, and metrology.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Quantization of light. Coherent states. Quantum description of photon detection. Wave-particle duality and single-photon interference. Examples of non-classical light, squeezed and bound light. Optical tests of quantum mechanical phenomena. Representation and characterization of quantum light states. Sources of quantum light. Applications of quantum light.
      Contents of exercises Exercises and research studies covering the generation and application of quantum light are available in the laboratories of the Center for Photonics of the Institute of Physics for students taking this course.
      Literature
      1. M. Fox, Quantum Optics: An Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2006. (Original title)
      2. R. Loudon, The quantum theory of light, Oxford University Press, 2000. (Original title)
      3. M. O. Scully and M. S. Zubairy, Quantum optics, Cambridge University Press, 1997. (Original title)
      4. D. F. Walls and G. J. Milburn, Quantum optics, Springer, 1995. (Original title)
      5. P. Meystre and M. Sargent, Elements of quantum optics, Springer, 2006. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      8
      Methods of teaching Lectures, consultations, demonstrations, seminars, and projects.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures Test paper
      Practical lessons Oral examination 50
      Projects 30
      Colloquia
      Seminars 20