Quantum Optics

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Cycles of Study/Courses

Teaching language

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

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

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

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

Assessment Components

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Eligibility for exams

Students have to attend about 2/3 the lectures.

Calculation formula of final grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

Internship work/project

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Classification improvement

Observations