Instructor
Prof. F. Elohim Becerra
Email: fbecerra@unm.edu
Office: PAÍS 2514
Teaching Assistant (grader)
Logan Lu
Email: lul@unm.eduu
Office: PAIS
Quantum optics is a broad and varied subject that deals with the study, control, and manipulation of quantum coherence associated with electromagnetic fields. This includes the basic interaction of photons and matter and the nonclassical nature of the electromagnetic field itself. Quantum optics is the natural arena for experimental tests of the foundations of quantum mechanics and measurement, especially in the context of open, nonequilibrium quantum systems. The theoretical and experimental tools of quantum optics have helped to ignite the "second quantum revolution" and the development of Quantum Information Science (QIS), with applications in quantum computation and communication.
Prerequisites: Quantum Mechanics, E&M, Maxwell and Wave eqns., Partial Differential Equations and Calculus, Linear & Complex Algebra, Matrix algebra, Background in Optics.
*This class requires background in Quantum Mechanics, E&M, Modern adn Physical Optics.
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00-1:15 pm PAÍS 1140
There are many useful texbooks that cover the topics on the class. The course will use different books (No one book fits perfectly the content of the course). Recommended main books:
1. Quantum Optics by Marlan O. Scully. We will cover topics from some chapters within Ch1-23.
2. Atom—Photon Interactions: Basic Process and Applications by Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Jacques Dupont-Roc, Gilbert Grynberg. We will cover topics from some chapters within Ch1-23.
3. The Quantum Theory of Light(Third Edition) by R. Loudon. We will cover topics from some chapters within Ch1-23.
Additional Resources
Introduction to Quantum OpticsBy Grynberg Aspect, and Fabre.
Quantum and Atom Optics by Daniel Steck.
Quantum Opticsby D. F. Walls , Gerard J. Milburn
.
Introductory Quantum Opticsby C. Gerry and P. Knight
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There will be regular assignments of problem sets, about one set per week. Homeworks will be posted on the UNM Canvas course page.
The assignments will be given throughout the semester and will be posted in the Tentative Schedule about one week before they are due. Homeworks must be turned in (Canvas) before the due date to get credit by 5pm.
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00 am -11:00 am. You may also arrange a meeting for another time via email.
Teaching Assistant support:
TA Office hours: Friday 11am – 12pm (PAIS Lobby). You may also arrange a meeting with the TA for another time via email.
The final grade will be based on the homework assignments, one midterm exam and a final exam. The contribution to the final grade is as follows:
Exam Dates (subject to change):
Syllabus Topics
Below is a tentative list of topics that will be covered. You can find the calendar for the course in the Tentative Schedule
Additional resources
Class overview: Lecture 1 (Posted in Canvas)
Introduction to Quantum Optics Grynberg Aspect, and Fabre.
The Quantum Theory of Light (Third Edition) by R. Loudon.
Quantum and Atom Optics Daniel Steck.
Elements of Quantum Optics P. Meystre and M. Sargent.
Quantum Optics D. F. Walls , Gerard J. Milburn
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Introductory Quantum Optics C. Gerry and P. Knight
.
Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics L. Mandel and E. Wolf.
Modern Foundations Of Quantum Optics Vlatko Vedral.
1. Quantum Optics by Marlan O. Scully. (S)
2. Atom—Photon Interactions: Basic Process and Applications by Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Jacques Dupont-Roc, Gilbert Grynberg. (CT)
3. The Quantum Theory of Light(Third Edition) by R. Loudon. (L)
Lasers: Anthony E. Siegman.
Laser Physics: P. W. Milonni, J. H. Eberly.
Fundamentals of Photonics , 2nd Edition: E. A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich.
Optics,
4th Edition: E. Hecht.
Laser Electronics (3rd Edition) by Joseph T. Verdeyen.
Homeworks will be posted on the UNM Canvas course page.
| Topic | Date | Subject | Reading | Homework | HW Due | Solutions |
| Introduction to Quantum Optics | 08/18 (T) | Overview, Quantum and Classical Coherence (& Density mat.) | (S CH1-2) (L CH1-2) | |||
| Geometrical Optics | 08/20 (Th) | Hamiltonian in the Dipole approzimation. | (S CH5) | HW1 | (Th) Aug 28 | |
| 08/25 (T) | Two-level atoms , Rabi flopping |
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