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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PHYS0959-1  Quantum Physics : applications
Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in physics, 3rd yearSecond semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Space SciencesSecond semester3
Holder(s) :  Thierry Bastin
Language :  French language
Course contents :  This course aims in applying fundamental notions seen at the "Quantum physics: theoretical basis" course to various simple quantum systems (many particle systems, indiscernability, fine and hyperfine structure of hydrogen atom, light - matter interaction). Applications like quantum cryptography and atomic clocks are briefly studied.
Course objective :  To expose some applications resulting from the intriguing laws of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites :  Quantum physics: Theory.
Workshops :  exercices (10h).
Organization :  The course is given according to a schedule distributed at the beginning of the year at the Physics building.
Written notes :  No notes. However, copy of the slides are available.
Assessment :  Oral (Theory) and written (Exercices) examination. Final note: 65% for theory, 35% for exercices.
Contacts :  Thierry Bastin
Département de Physique, I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman
Tel: +32.4.366.36.93 - Fax: +32.4.366.28.84 - e-mail: T.Bastin@ulg.ac.be


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