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TFY4292 - Quantum Optics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
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

Course materials

Will be announced when the semester starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FY8908 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2016

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Optics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Arbeider 100/100
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.
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