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Quantum Optics

Code: FIS4011     Acronym: FIS4011

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Physics

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S Ícone do Moodle

Active? Yes
Web Page: http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2378
Responsible unit: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible: Master's Degree in Physical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
MI:EF 0 study plan from 2017/18 5 - 6 42 162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The main objective of this curricular unit is to equip students with the concepts and scientific foundations of the Quantum Optics, as well as to develop their technical, formal and fundamental skills in critical analysis and problem solving in this area, to support the knowledge and skills that To acquire in more advanced future curricular units and / or research works here or in other related fields. Hence several other objectives,

• Promote a link between the knowledge and principles of the Quantum Optics with other areas of Science and Physical Engineering, its framing in an integrated vision of Physics and Modern Sciences and its technological applications.
• To know a general structure of the quantum theory of light and the interaction between light and matter, with particular emphasis on its fundamental principles and laws;
• Operate a mathematical formulation and calculation methods in Quantum Optics, with emphasis on those that are associated with operator algebra and second quantization;
• Be able to establish a relationship between the conceptual and formal models of the theory of the Quantum Optics and experimental work in Optics, although an elementary element.
• Develop an intuition and critical scientific spirit;
• Provide as knowledge bases and skills to carry out studies for the power to pursue their studies in more advanced areas of knowledge.

In addition to the technical and scientific aspects, this curricular level should also contribute to the increase of student culture in Physics, Engineering and Science.

In addition to the general objectives, it is intended that, for the students to have approval in the curricular unit, they fulfill the following minimum learning goals:

• to know the most relevant fundamentals, techniques and results of quantum theory of light;
• be able to use as technical and formal tools for discipline in problem solving and model building;
• be able to identify the conditions and validity domains of the models;
• Be able to identify and evaluate the most relevant current research applications and topics in Quantum Optics.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. Knowing the basics of classical theory of light. 2. Being able to use the tools and techniques formal theory of this discipline in solving problems and building models. 3. Being able to identify the limitations and domains of validity of the models.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)


Previous knowledge of Linear Algebra and General Mathematics, as well as of Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Electrodynamics.

Program

1. Introduction to Quantum Optics; 2. Semi-classical theory of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; 3. Quantum properties of electromagnetic radiation; 4. Quantum models of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; 5. Fluctuations and dissipation in open quantum systems; 6. Optical systems; 7. Advanced topics.

Mandatory literature

Mandel L. (Leonard) 340; Coherence and quantum optics. ISBN: 0-306-30731-6

Teaching methods and learning activities




The curricular unit of Quantum Optics is an option curricular unit that is integrated in the 
4th or 5th of the Master course integrated in Physical Engineering or in the 1st or 2nd year
of the Master's degree in Physics. Therefore, its frequency presupposes knowledge of Linear Algebra
and General Mathematics, as well as of Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Electrodynamics,
which are subjects approached at the level of a first cycle of studies in Physical,
Physical and Mathematical Engineering.




 

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation Weight (%)
Exame 100,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo 120,00
Frequência das aulas 42,00
Total: 162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students have to attend about 2/3 the lectures.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation of this Curricular Unit is done by  final exam conducted at home with consultation and over a period of 24 hours and seeks to assess the ability of students to combine the knowledge of the various chapters, performing some research on the subject and using simulation tools o numerical calculations, in order to construct a small model that describes a situation or solves a problem or problems of quantum optics.

Examinations or Special Assignments

No.

Internship work/project

No.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Determined by the regulations of the faculty o sciences.

Classification improvement

The improvment of the grade is done by final exam, following the regulations of the faculty of sciences.

Observations

Any situation not foreseen in this discipline regulation must be communicated to the teacher during the first two weeks of classes or, if this situation arises from events that occurred later, should be communicated to the teacher until one week after the facts that support it.

The juri of the discipline if composed by professors:

Ariel Guerreiro
João Lopes dos Santos
Helder Crespo
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