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| PHYS0932-1 | Cold atoms and atomic clocks
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year |  | Toute l'année |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year |  | Toute l'année |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year |  | Toute l'année |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences |  | Second semester |  | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Thierry Bastin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course is dedicated to the physics principles of atomic clocks. Cold atom physics is also teached. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand how atomic cloks work and the importance of cold atom physics. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The atomic physics course. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is given at IPNAS according to a schedule determined by the students. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A copy of the slides is distributed at the beginning of the course. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination. |
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Contacts :
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| Thierry Bastin Département de Physique, I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman Tél: 04/366.36.93 - GSM: 0473/250.783 - Fax: 04/366.28.84 - e-mail: T.Bastin@ulg.ac.be |
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