Quantum Optics
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic notions and the analytical methods for the quantum
description of the radiation field, and its interaction with matter. The principal
quantum states of radiation are discussed, and measurement and interferometry processes
are described in detail. In particular, fundamental topics of quantum mechanics applied to interaction with single atoms and with circuits based on superconductors are examined
in depth. The course also includes a discussion on the relevant technological applications
of quantum optics in its more recent developments, such as atomic fountain clocks and the
practical use of squeezed states.
description of the radiation field, and its interaction with matter. The principal
quantum states of radiation are discussed, and measurement and interferometry processes
are described in detail. In particular, fundamental topics of quantum mechanics applied to interaction with single atoms and with circuits based on superconductors are examined
in depth. The course also includes a discussion on the relevant technological applications
of quantum optics in its more recent developments, such as atomic fountain clocks and the
practical use of squeezed states.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to acquire the following knowledge:
1) The student will be able to discuss the quantization of the radiation field starting from classical electrodynamics;
2) He will be able to characterize the main observables and the most relevant states of the field
of radiation, classic and nonclassical;
3) He will know the basic elements of the quantum theory of coherence and of the radiation detection.
4) He will know how to describe the generation and manipulation of nonclassical states via parametric processes, with particular regard to the properties of squeezing and entanglement;
5) He will be able to discuss the dynamics of the radiation field as an open quantum system;
6) He will be able to discuss the models and the dynamics of the interaction of the quantized field
with atoms on two levels;
7) He will know how to describe various optical-quantum systems in fundamental experiments and in applications to quantum information.
1) The student will be able to discuss the quantization of the radiation field starting from classical electrodynamics;
2) He will be able to characterize the main observables and the most relevant states of the field
of radiation, classic and nonclassical;
3) He will know the basic elements of the quantum theory of coherence and of the radiation detection.
4) He will know how to describe the generation and manipulation of nonclassical states via parametric processes, with particular regard to the properties of squeezing and entanglement;
5) He will be able to discuss the dynamics of the radiation field as an open quantum system;
6) He will be able to discuss the models and the dynamics of the interaction of the quantized field
with atoms on two levels;
7) He will know how to describe various optical-quantum systems in fundamental experiments and in applications to quantum information.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
FIS/03 - PHYSICS OF MATTER - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professors:
Castelli Fabrizio, Olivares Stefano
Professor(s)
Reception:
tuesday 14:30 - 19:00
Department of Physics, via Celoria 16 Milan (fifth floor, room A/5/C3)
Reception:
by e-mail appointment
Room A/5/C8 - 5th floor LITA building, Dipartimento di Fisica (via Celoria, 16 - 20133 Milano)