Quantum Optics 1
Module PH2130
Basic Information
PH2130 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
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 | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2130 is Reinhard Kienberger.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Geometric optics
- Wave optics,
- electromagnetic optics,
- Semi classical model of light matter interaction.
- Non-linear optics
Learning Outcome
After successful participation in this module the students are able tu understand the foundations and applications of lasers, the generation of short and ultrashort light pulses, the interaction of coherent light with matter, and nonlinear optics.
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Quantum Optics 1 | Iglev, H. Kienberger, R. |
singular or moved dates |
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 PH2131: 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.