Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1
Module PH2124
Module version of SS 2011
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 | |||
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WS 2021/2 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2017/8 | SS 2011 |
Basic Information
PH2124 is a semester module in German or English 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
- 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
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) |
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150 h | 60 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2124 in the version of SS 2011 was Stephan Dürr.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Das Modul gibt eine Einführung in das Gebiet der ultrakalten Quantengase. Zu den Themen gehören: Kühlung atomarer Gase mit Laserlicht, Magnetische Fallen, Verdampfungskühlung, Dipolfallen und optische Gitter, Bose-Einstein-Kondensation, Ultrakalte Fermi-Gase, Bose-Fermi-Mischungen, Gross-Pitaevskii-Gleichung, Kollaps von Kondensaten, spontane Symmetriebrechung, Bogoliubov-Anregungen, Interferenz von Kondensaten, Suprafluidität, Quantisierte Wirbel, Feshbach-Resonanzen, Assoziation von ultrakalten Molekülen, Mott-Isolator-Übergang.
Learning Outcome
Preconditions
Grundkenntnisse in Quantenmechanik und Elektrodynamik
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 2 | Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 | Dürr, S. |
Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH 2271 and singular or moved dates |
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UE | 1 | Exercise to Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 |
Responsible/Coordination: Dürr, S. |
dates in groups |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
- Pethick & Smith: Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute gases
- Pitaevskii & Stringari: Bose-Einstein Condensation
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 PH2125: Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 2 / Ultrakalte Quantengase 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.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
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Time | Location | Info | Registration |
Exam to Ultra Cold Quantum Gases 1 | |||
Mon, 2024-02-05 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor 23.03.2024. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before 2024-Mar-23. | till 2024-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2024-02-04) | |
Mon, 2024-03-25 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin zwischen 25.03.2024 und 20.04.2024. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date between 2024-Mar-25 and 2024-Apr-20. | till 2024-03-24 |