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Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1
Ultrakalte Quantengase 1

Course 0000000938 in WS 2015/6

General Data

Course Type Lecture w/ Exercise
Semester Weekly Hours 3 SWS
Organisational Unit Physics Department
Lecturers Stephan Dürr
Dates Fri, 10:00–12:00, PH II 227
and 15 dates in groups

Assignment to Modules

  • PH2124: Ultrakalte Quantengase 1 / Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1
    This module is included in the following catalogs:
    • Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
    • Focus Area Experimental Quantum Science & Technology in M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology
    • Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
    • Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
    • Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics

Further Information

Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.

additional remarks This class gives an introduction into the field of ultracold quantum gases. The sequel “Ultrakalte Quantengase 2” will follow in the summer term. Preliminary table of contents for the first semester: • Two-level atom • Density matrix and irreversibility • Optical Bloch equations • Spontaneous emission • Rate equations • Laser • Light forces • Cooling of atomic gases with laser light • Magnetic trapping • Evaporative cooling • Bose-Einstein condensation
Links TUMonline entry

Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)

SemesterTitleLecturersDates
WS 2023/4 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. Wed, 12:00–14:00, PH 2271
Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH 2271
WS 2021/2 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH 2271
and singular or moved dates
WS 2019/20 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH 2271
WS 2017/8 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. Thu, 12:30–14:00, PH 2271
WS 2013/4 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. Fri, 10:00–12:00, PH II 227
and dates in groups
WS 2011/2 Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 Dürr, S. singular or moved dates
and dates in groups
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