Course - Quantum Optics - TFY4292
TFY4292 - Quantum Optics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Arbeider | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides a basis for the quantum description of optics, lasers, and coherent optical processes. The covered topics include: the quantum nature of light, the notion of a photon, photon detection processes, coherent and squeezed states of the radiation field, lasers and nonlinear optics. Furthermore, we describe experimental techniques in quantum optics such as single-frequency lasers and single-photon sources, photon counters, squeezed state generators, and discuss future realizations of quantum computing, teleportation, and cryptography.
Learning outcome
After having passed the course the student is expected to: - have an overview of the field of quantum optics - be able to formulate and treat mathematical descriptions of basic quantum optical phenomena in terms of the quantized electro-magnetic field - be able to formulate and treat mathematical descriptions of quantum optical coherence and incoherence as well as open quantum system dynamics - be able to understand how some modern experiments in quantum optics are carried out in particular with regard to photon detection processes, and computing, cryptography and teleportation in the framework of quantum mechanics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. Evaluation will be based on a final take home exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
A basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and classical optics is required.
Course materials
Will be announced when the semester starts.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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FY8908 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: English
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- Physics
- Optics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"