Quantum Optics 1
Module PH2025
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2018/9 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2025 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 60 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2025 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Gerhard Rempe.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Light-matter interaction;
- Fundamentals of quantum information processing;
- Laser operating principle;
- Short and Ultrashort light pulses
Learning Outcome
After successful participation in this module will students know how a laser works, how short and Ultrashort light pulses are generated, and what phenomena occur in the interaction of coherent light with matter.
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Quantum Optics 1 | Rempe, G. |
Wed, 10:00–12:00, PH II 127 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Quantum Optics 1 |
Responsible/Coordination: Rempe, G. |
Wed, 08:00–10:00, PH II 127 and dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture, beamer presentation, discussion
Media
Literature
- Saleh, Teich: Fundamentals of Photonics Wiley 2007
- Reider: Photonik, Springer 1997
- Feynman: Quantenmechanik, Oldenbourg 2007
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Remarks on associated module exams
The exam for this module can be taken together with the exam to the associated follow-up module PH2026: Quantenoptik 2 / Quantum Optics 2 after the follwoing semester. In this case you need to register for both exams in the following semester.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.