Theoretical Nano- and Quantum Optics II
University of Southern Denmark
Programmes:
PhD in Physics and Technology/Physics
Subject Director:
N. Asger Mortensen
Teachers:
Joel D. Cox
N. Asger Mortensen
Christos Tserkezis
Registration and more information:
Registration is done via email to Christos Tserkezis (ct@mci.sdu.dk) or Louise Just (loju@mci.sdu.dk). Deadline: 1 week before the classes start.
Prerequisites
Enrollment as a PhD student on a project associated with nano- or quantum-optics research,
or,
Enrollment as a MSc student on a programme related to nano-/quantum optics or nanotechnology, and successful completion of the first-year courses of the programme.
Content – Key areas:
This will provide the student with:
- Recapitulation of underlying physics (especially tenants of quantum mechanics, second quantisation, density matrix formalism, electromagnetic field quantisation)
- Quantum theory of emission and propagation of light; spontaneous and stimulated emission
- Theoretical models for light-matter interaction in the quantum realm
- Correlations; coherence
- Quantum plasmonics
- Two- and multi-level atoms in EM fields; elements of atomic physics
- Beam splitters, quantum interference, entanglement
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
The knowledge of the…
- theoretical concepts governing the aforementioned key areas and how they are expressed in terms of equations
- common approximations and ansatzes to approach these equations
- analytical and (to a lesser degree) numerical methods to solve the equations
Skills
The ability to…
- solve the equations analytically and/or numerically
- structure the solution of a problem such that it is conducive to academic discussion
- present results in diagrams and plots that capture the essence of a theoretical result
Competences
The ability to…
- translate a physical question to a mathematical problem (appropriate set of fundamental equations, potentially appropriate approximations)
- solve the mathematical problem in an appropriate way (e.g. analytical vs numerical, introduction of approximations where necessary)
- translate the result back into physics, i.e. extract physical insights from the mathematical or numerical solution
Time of classes:
Spring semester, typ. 2nd year of PhD / 2nd year of MSc
Duration 12 weeks, from week 6 to week 19, at Odense Campus
Lessons:
48 hours
Form of instruction:
Weekly set of theoretical problems (typically 2-3 problems) requiring independent literature study and preparation, and group work for solving the problems. Extensive discussion of solutions, consequences and related physics in a seminar-like setting.
Evaluation:
Pass/fail evaluation, based on the student’s engagement in the seminar. Typical expectations: presentation of approximately 2 problem solutions (depending also on the number of students) at the blackboard and engagement in the discussion of the rest of the problems.
Comments:
The course is intended mainly for PhD students, but advanced MSc students enrolled in relevant programmes are also welcome.
A minimum of 3 students is required for the course to be conducted each academic year.
Price:
No charge
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