Course: Quantum Optomechanics

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Course title Quantum Optomechanics
Course code OPT/PGOM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
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.
  • Rakhubovskiy Andrey, Ph.D.
Course content
Quantum theory of optical processes in resonators and mechanical oscillators, and their classical and quantum-mechanical properties; quantum theory of optomechanical systems in resonators and their experimental tests; quantum theory of electromechanical systems. Pulsed optomechanical and electromechanical quantum systems, hybrid quantum systems with mechanical oscillators. Quantum mechanics of discrete solid-state systems, applications of quantum optomechanics in metrology, quantum optics, quantum thermodynamics and quantum information processing.

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 theoretical methods in quantum optomechanics and electromechanics, including theoretical descriptions of key experiments in this area and their current developments.
Advanced knowledge of quantum optomechanics and electromechanics. Knowledge of theoretical concepts and methods of quantum optomechanics and electromechanics, 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
  • Carmichael, H. (1999). Statistical methods in quantum optics 1: Master equations and Fokker-Planck equations. Berlin.
  • Garrison, J. C., & Chiao, R. Y. (2008). Quantum optics. Oxford.
  • Orszag, M. (2000). Quantum optics: including noise reduction, trapped ions, quantum trajectories, and decoherence. Berlin.
  • Scully M. O. and Zubairy M. S. (1997). Quantum Optics. Cambridge Univ.
  • Schleich, W. P. (2001). Quantum optics in phase space. Berlin.


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: -