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Advanced Quantum Optics and Photonics - PhD course
Provider: Faculty of Science

Activity no.: 5901-21-11-31 
Enrollment deadline: 08/02/2021
Date and time08.02.2021, at: 00:00 - 18.04.2021, at: 16:00
Regular seats60
ECTS credits7.50
Contact personJulie Meier    E-mail address: juliemh@nbi.ku.dk
Enrolment Handling/Course OrganiserLeonardo Midolo    E-mail address: midolo@nbi.ku.dk
Semester/BlockBlock 3
Scheme groupC
Exam formOral examination, 25 min
Exam detailsThe student draws one of the exam questions which are given in advance. The student is expected to talk about the question for approximately 15 minutes followed by a discussion of the rest of the curriculum. There is no preparation time.
Exam aidsWriten aids allowed
Grading scalePassed / Not passed
Criteria for exam assessmentsee learning outcome
Course workload
Course workload categoryHours
Lectures28.00
Preparation149.50
Exercises28.00
Exam0.50

Sum206.00


Content
The course will introduce the students to advanced topics in quantum optics, especially in solid-state nanophotonic systems. It provides a detailed description of the quantum treatment of light-matter interaction and an introduction to relevant research topics such as quantum optomechanics and quantum electrodynamics with quantum dots.

The interaction between photons, phonons and artificial atoms such as quantum dots will be the core topic of the course. Other topics include:
•The Wigner-Weisskopf theory of spontaneous emission in nanostructures.
•Master equation and Heisenberg-Langevin equations. Decoherence.
•Nanophotonic control of light-matter interaction.
•Introduction to solid-state quantum emitters (quantum dots).
•Introduction to quantum optomechanics.

Formel requirements

Important information for students outside of Denmark:

This course is primarily for students at the University of Copenhagen and other universities in Denmark. If you wish to participate in this course, but you are outside of DK, please send an email to the course responsible or the contact person to find out if you may be allowed to participate. Do NOT use the online application, as it will be voided. Thank you.


Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to bring the students at a level where they are capable of comprehending modern research literature on quantum optics and quantum nanophotonics.

The course will provide the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge:
•Understanding of open systems and the noise and losses introduced due to interactions with reservoirs.
•Basics of solid-state quantum emitters
•Fundamentals of quantum light-matter interactions in nanophotonic systems
•Description of quantum optomechanics system



Skills:
•Ability to select photonic structures to enhance quantum optical interactions, based on an understanding of nanophotonic structures and how these are numerically modeled.
•The ability to model quantum light-matter interactions in quasi-one-dimensional nanophotonic systems.
•An understanding of fundamental quantum optical and optomechanical measurements and experimental limitations.



Competences:

The competences acquired during this course, will put the student in the position to do research in a modern quantum optics laboratory.

Literature
To be announced

Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and exercises including small group projects.

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