2017-2018 / PHYS0235-2

Introduction to quantum optics

Duration

25h Th

Number of credits

 Master in physics (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in physics (60 ECTS)4 crédits 

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