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Lecturer(s)
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Filip Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Slodička Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Methods of spatial localization and cooling of atomic neutral and charged particles and molecules, definition and measurement of the temperature of these systems, laser cooling, control of laser parameters, spectroscopy of atoms and ions, resonance fluorescence, description and measurement of particle collisions, vacuum generation and physical principles of vacuum pumping, manipulation of internal and external motional degrees of freedom of atoms, measurement of atomic coherence and interference, frequency metrology, quantum communication with atoms and photons and quantum repeaters, quantum simulations with trapped ions and atoms in optical lattices.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Homework for Teaching
- 70 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 80 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquire basic and advanced knowledge of experimental methods of atomic physics and physics of cooled trapped ions, including a theoretical description of these methods and their application in laboratories in physical experiments.
Advanced knowledge of atomic physics and cold trapped ion physics. Knowledge of experimental concepts and methods of atomic and ion physics, their theoretical description and the ability to apply them in solving advanced experimental problems.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of quantum physics, lasers and quantum optics at the level of a master's degree in physics.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance
Exam: demonstrate deep understanding, knowledge, solving of advanced problems, and independent presentation of the subject.
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Recommended literature
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Cerf, N. J., Leuchs, G., & Polzik, E. S. (2007). Quantum information with continuous variables of atoms and light. London.
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Garrison, J. C., & Chiao, R. Y. (2008). Quantum optics. Oxford.
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Gerry, C. C., & Knight, P. L. (2005). Introductory quantum optics. Cambridge.
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Haroche, S., & Raimond, J. M. (2006). Exploring the quantum: atoms, cavities and photons. Oxford.
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Scully M. O. and Zubairy M. S. (1997). Quantum Optics. Cambridge Univ.
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