Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
PHYS0235-2  
Introduction to quantum optics
Duration :
25h Th
Number of credits :
Master in physics (120 ECTS)4
Master in physics (60 ECTS)4
Lecturer :
John Martin
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
The course is devoted to the quantum theory of the electromagnetic field. Covered topics : - quantization of the electromagnetic field - the free quantum field - atom-field interaction
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
After completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the theory of quantum electrodynamics and some related phenomena.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Basic and advanced quantum physics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
The course consists of ex cathedra lectures supported by derivations on the blackboard.
Recommended or required readings :
A pdf version of the slides will be available on myULg. Lecture notes (in french) are distributed at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Personal work.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
John Martin Physics Department, I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman Tel: +32 4 366 28 64 - Fax: +32 4 366 28 84 e-mail: jmartin@ulg.ac.be