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Lecturer(s)
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Filip Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Fiurášek Jaromír, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms (resonant and non-resonant interaction with individual atoms, resonant fluorescence, interaction of light with atomic assemblies) 2. Interaction of atoms with microwave radiation (micro-masers, quantum electrodynamics in cavities of resonators) 3. Interaction of individual atoms with radiation in optical cavities. Single photon guns. 4. Propagation of laser pulses in a resonant medium and effects of atomic coherence (auto-induced transparency, photon echo, electromagnetically induced transparency, coherent trapping of light, generation without population inversion, super-radiance) 5. Interaction of light in optical nonlinear parametric oscillators, quantum amplifiers in cavities, squeezing generation and entanglement generation. 6. Interaction of light in semiconductors (macroscopic and mesoscopic PN junction, Coulomb blockade, quantum wells, quantum dots) 7. Interaction of light with mechanical oscillators in optical cavities. Quantum interfaces between light and matter. 8. Trapped ions and their quantum features. Interaction of a single ion with light. Quantum information processing with single ions. 9. Interaction of microwave radiation in resonators and waveguides with superconducting circuits. Quantum information processing in these systems.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 70 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 80 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The goal of course is advanced analysis of quantum interaction of light with atoms, ions, semiconductor circuits, mechanical oscillators and in nonlinear media together with a description of basic experiments.
Evaluation Evaluate the particular methods and principles, explain the aspects and results concerning the given issue, integrate the knowledge, predict the solutions, evaluate the results and outcomes.
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Prerequisites
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Quantum and statistical physics, Quantum optics.
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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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Ficek Z., Swain S. (2005). Quantum Interference and Coherence: Theory and Experiments.
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Garrison, J. C., & Chiao, R. Y. (2008). Quantum optics. Oxford.
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Meystre P. and Sargent M. (1999). Elements of Quantum Optics.
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Scully M. O. and Zubairy M. S. (1997). Quantum Optics. Cambridge Univ.
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Walls, D. F., & Milburn, G. J. (2008). Quantum optics. Berlin.
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Yamamoto Y., Kim J., Somani S. (2001). Nonclassical Light from Semiconductor Lasers and LEDs.
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