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DigiQ PhD School on Quantum Technology


Technical University of Denmark


General course objectives:
This course will be an introduction to selected topics within quantum physics and quantum technology, which are of special relevance to contemporary research and innovation. Students will be brought fully up-to-date on these topics by lecturers, who are themselves experts in the field and skilled teachers. In addition, the course will also contain material that ensures the students will refresh their knowledge within the basic subjects. Moreover, the course will include teaching and/or workshops on transferable skills relevant to research and technology. The course presumes knowledge of basic quantum mechanics, solid state physics and optics at the graduate level.

Learning objectives:
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
  • Understand selected areas of quantum physics as a basis for research relevant to quantum technologies.
  • Discuss material properties required for advanced quantum technologies.
  • Understand the quantized interaction between light and atoms and the exchange of quantum states.
  • Obtain knowledge about the underlying concepts of quantum information processing and quantum computing.
  • Explain quantum technologies relevant to the specific topic of the school and related experimental techniques.
  • Discuss the properties of sources of coherent light, including solid-state light sources, semiconductor lasers, amplifiers, and quantum dots.
  • Explain and discuss general technological concepts relevant to emerging quantum technologies.
  • Obtain transferable skills relevant to scientific research and technology, e.g. paper writing, presentation techniques, good scientific conduct, and innovation.

Contents:
The course is conducted as a Ph.D. school of one week duration at an external conference venue outside DTU. Information about the current course, description of the selected topic, programme, and practical information will be provided at the QuantumDTU homepage: https://quantum.dtu.dk Participants can be credited 5 ECTS points for participation in the school, provided they: • participate actively in all talks and at the poster session • present a poster or a talk at the school • hand in a scientific report of min. 10 pages in total, summarizing the work from the school’s group exercises. Theme and format of group exercises will vary from year to year, but it will be required that for each group exercise, the report includes: o a summary of the included scientific material o individual answers to each of the questions/problems posed for the group exercise o a summary of the group’s discussions and conclusions related to the group exercise The participants will write the individual final report after completion of the school. A satisfactory report fulfilling all the requirements is assumed to require approx. 2 weeks of full time work.

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Course organizer
Jonatan Bohr , Ulrik Lund
Place/Venue
Anker Engelunds Vej 1
City
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Country
Denmark
Workload
5
Link
http://kurser.dtu.dk/course/10550