Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering. Participation in the courses Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course and Solid State Physics I/F. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

●      identify and describe quantum optical phenomena in different systems,

●      develop physical models of quantum optical phenomena,

●      investigate quantum optical phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively,

●      apply the principles and methods quantum optics and photonics to analyze the interaction between photons and matter,

●      give examples of applications of quantum optics and photonics, explain the underlying concepts,

●      solving problems within photonics and quantum optics both orally and in writing.

Content

Light as waves, rays and photons. Quantization of free radiation and Hamiltonian of quantized radiation. One-photon wave packet. Spontaneous parametric downconversion. Applications in photon detection and generation. Linear and angular momentum of radiation. Ground state of quantum radiation, vacuum fluctuations, Casimir effect. Single-mode and multimode quantum radiation. Squeezed states of light. Polarization-entangled photons. Quantum information.

Instruction

Lectures, computer simulations, laboratory work, problem solving sessions.

Assessment

Written hand-in assignments and problem solving at seminars.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.