ATOMS AND QUANTUM OPTICS
PHY3QMO
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study the quantum description of atomic systems and the electromagnetic wave. This subject is one of four such subjects at third year level that together constitute the Physics major stream. This stream is an excellent preparation for a career in research or education in the physical sciences and also for honours and post-graduate research studies in Physics.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (PHY2MOD and PHY2EMM) or (PHY2CLP and PHY2MOD) and (MAT2VCA and MAT2LAL)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Fourier Optics | Prescribed | J.W. Goodman, 2005 | McGraw Hill |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Photonics | Prescribed | B.E.A. Saleh and M.C. Teich, 2007 | Wiley |
| Readings | Optics | Prescribed | Hecht, 2001 | Addison and Wesley (4th ed) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to and described by atomic physics and quantum optics.
- Activities:
- Problem-solving techniques are modelled in lectures and workshops and partial solutions to selected problems derived in tutorials. Students are assigned a set of conceptual and mathematical problems to solve in the form of four assignments.
02. Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems in the field of atomic physics and quantum optics.
- Activities:
- Problem solving techniques are modelled in lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will use these techniques to solve problems in atomic physics and quantum optics requiring sophisticated application of the techniques.
03. Use standard technical software to implement computational solutions to problems too complex for analytical mathematical solutions.
- Activities:
- Computational skills will be further extended during workshops by students writing an extended program in Matlab to model and thus solve a difficult problem in atomic physics or quantum optics. The program will include extensive in-line documentation as per standard professional programming practice.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Abbey
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
11
-
22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
11
-
22
Six 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x written assignments(1800 word equiv) | Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| 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. | 10 | 03 |
| One 2-hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv) | 50 | 03 |