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| PHYS0235-1 | Introduction to quantum optics
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year |  | 4 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences |  | 4 |
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| Lecturer : | John Martin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The course is intended to the study of the electromagnetic field quantum theory.
Covered topics :
- quantization of the electromagnetic field
- the free quantum field
- atom-field interaction |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| After completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the theory of quantum electrodynamics and some related phenomena. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic quantum physics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| None. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is given at IPNAS (Institut de Physique Nucléaire, Atomique et de Spectroscopie). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A pdf version of the slides will be available on myULg.
Lecture notes (in french) are distributed at the beginning of the course. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination. |
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Training(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| 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 |
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