ATOMS AND QUANTUM OPTICS

PHY3QMO

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will study the quantum description of atomic systems and the electro magnetic wave and apply this to 'real-world' problems. At the completion of this subject you will understand the fundamental physics of the LASER from the perspective of quantum optics, you will also gain an understanding of quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, and quantum computing. This subject is one of four such subjects at third year level that together constitute the Physics major stream. It provides a solid foundation for honours and a post-graduate research studies in Physics.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: MAT2LAL AND MAT2VCA AND PHY2MOD AND PHY2CLP

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Elements of Quantum Optics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Meystre, Pierre, Sargent, Murray

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Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Introduction to the Structure of Matter: A Course in Modern Physics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: John J. Brehm and William J. Mullin

Year: 1985

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

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Introductory Quantum Optics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Christopher Gerry and Peter Knight

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems in the area of atomic physics and quantum optics.
02. Generate and communicate solutions to complex problems in the field of atomic physics and quantum optics relating to the quantum nature of the atom-light interactions.
03. Implement computational solutions to problems too complex for analytical mathematical solutions.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Russell Anderson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 11 - 21
Ten 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

4 x written assignments(1800 word equiv)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2

1 x computational assignment (700 word equiv)Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

One 2-hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 11 - 21
Ten 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

4 x written assignments(1800 word equiv)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2

1 x computational assignment (700 word equiv)Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO3

One 2-hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO3