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| PHYS2027-1 | Ultracold atoms and Bose-Enstein condensates
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| 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, 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, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Peter Schlagheck |
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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 gives an introduction into the physical principles of Bose-Einstein condensation and their realization with ultracold alkali atoms. We shall, for this purpose, discuss quantum statistics, the dynamics of atoms in external fields, atom-atom interaction, and the basics of bosonic many-body theory. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The aim of this course is to understand the basics of Bose-Einstein condensation with ultracold atoms on the level that one is able to appreciate state-of-the-art experiments on the topic. This will also permit us to deepen the general knowledge of advanced quantum mechanics.
Specifically we shall discuss the following topis:
- general quantum statistics
- Bose-Einstein condensation with noninteracting particles
- cold atoms in magnetic fields and laser fields
- atom-atom interaction and atom-atom scattering
- mean-field theory of an interacting condensate
- collective excitations within a condensate
- superfluidity |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics is required. Topics of advanced quantum theory that are needed to understand Bose-Einstein condensation with ultracold atoms (such as many-particle theory, scattering theory, time-dependent perturbation theory) will be developed and explained during the course. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| This course will take place within 10 lectures à 3 hours each. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| At the end of the course, individual oral examinations of 30 minutes will take place on the contents of the course. |
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Contacts :
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
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