Quantum Nanophotonics


Semesterangivelse: Forårs kursus Kurset udbydes i blok 4 Kurset udbydes i skemagruppe A Kurset giver 7,5 ETCS point

 


Udgave: Forår 2013 NAT
Point: 7,5
Blokstruktur: 4. blok
Skemagruppe: A
Fagområde: fys
Institutter: Niels Bohr Institutet
Uddannelsesdel: Kandidat niveau
Kontaktpersoner: Peter Lodahl, e-mail: lodahl@nbi.ku.dk, 3532 5306
Andre undervisere: Søren Stobbe, e-mail: stobbe@nbi.ku.dk, 3532 5216
Skema- oplysninger:  Vis skema for kurset
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Undervisnings- periode: 22. april - 23. juni, 2013
Undervisnings- form: Lectures and Exercises
Formål: Quantum optics in solid-state nanophotonics systems is a rapidly progressing research field that focuses on controlling the interaction between light and matter.
Indhold: The course will provide an introduction to the quantum optical description of light-matter interaction in nanophotonic structures. The physics of dielectric nanophotonics structures will be discussed in details including photonic crystal cavities and waveguides. Furthermore, the optical properties of solid-state light emitters (quantum dots) are introduced. The interaction between photons and quantum dots provides the core of the course including the discussion of Wigner-Weisskopf theory of spontaneous emission in nanostructures, the master equation description of light-matter interaction with dephasing, and cavity quantum electrodynamics. In the later part of the course examples of modern research topics will be discussed including also experimental aspects of highly-efficient single-photon sources and basic quantum information processing protocols.
Kompetence- beskrivelse: The course will serve as an entry to understanding modern topics in quantum nanophotonics, and will provide a background for students intending to do a M.Sc. project within this research field.
Målbeskrivelse: The aim of the course is to bring the students at a level where they are capable of comprehending modern research literature on quantum nanophotonics.
Specifically, after following this course students should be able to:
1. describe basic principles of photonic crystals
2. explain the concepts of photonic crystal cavities and waveguides
3. explain fundamental principles of light emission from quantum dots
4. account for the theory of spontaneous emission in photonic nanostructures
5. discuss the concept of dephasing and the consequences for light emission
6. analyze the different quantum electrodynamics regimes for a quantum emitter in a cavity
7. discuss methods of creating an efficient single-photon source and the applications of it
8. discuss basic quantum information protocols implemented in solid-state systems

The highest mark (12) is given for excellent exam performance that demonstrates full mastering of the above mentioned teaching goals with no or only small irrelevant gaps.The grade 2 is given to a student who has achieved only minimally the course goals.
Tilmelding: Tilmelding foregår på Selvbetjeningen i perioden 15.november - 1. december.
Faglige forudsætninger: It is requested that the students have followed the Quantum Optics course or something similar. It is assumed that the students have a good background in quantum mechanics, e.g., through following the physics curriculum of the first three years or something similar.
Eksamensform: Oral examination of approximately 25 minutes duration with 5 minutes of preparation where books and notes are allowed. Grades are given according to the 7-step scale. Internal censorship. Re-exam: Oral with same format as the original exam
Eksamen: Mundtlig prøve d. 20. june 2013.
Reeksamen: Mundtlig prøve d. 22. august 2013.
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Undervisnings- sprog: Engelsk
Sidst redigeret: 20/2-2013



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