Course: Experimental Physics with Atoms and Ions

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Course title Experimental Physics with Atoms and Ions
Course code OPT/PGEA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Filip Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Slodička Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
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.

Learning activities and teaching methods
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
Learning outcomes
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.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of quantum physics, lasers and quantum optics at the level of a master's degree in physics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance

Exam: demonstrate deep understanding, knowledge, solving of advanced problems, and independent presentation of the subject.
Recommended literature
  • Cerf, N. J., Leuchs, G., & Polzik, E. S. (2007). Quantum information with continuous variables of atoms and light. London.
  • Garrison, J. C., & Chiao, R. Y. (2008). Quantum optics. Oxford.
  • Gerry, C. C., & Knight, P. L. (2005). Introductory quantum optics. Cambridge.
  • Haroche, S., & Raimond, J. M. (2006). Exploring the quantum: atoms, cavities and photons. Oxford.
  • Scully M. O. and Zubairy M. S. (1997). Quantum Optics. Cambridge Univ.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optics and Optoelectronics (2019) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optics and Optoelectronics (2025) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -