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Light - Matter Interaction
FAFN05, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board B
Date of Decision: 2016-03-29
General Information
Main field: Nanoscience.
Elective for: F4, F4-tf, F4-f
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
Aim
The aim of the course is to give the student an advanced
knowledge in atomic physics and especially on the interaction
between light and matter. An introduction to several exciting
research fields such as atoms in strong laser fields, laser
cooling and trapping of atoms, quantum computers will be given.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to underdescribe the interaction between matter and
light by using quantum mechanics
- be able to orient himself/herself in research problems at a
relatively high level, just below PhD education
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to perform independently realistic quantum mechanical
calculations on existing systems both analytically and
numerically.
- be able to formulate and solve some simple physics problems
within atomic physics especially concerning the interaction between
atoms and radiation.
- have obtained an increased competence in presenting in
writing and orally an accomplished project.
- be able to search, acquire and assess knowledge from literature
at an advanced level.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to decide which methods can be used for different
problems.
- have an increased experience of working in groups towards a
common goal.
Contents
- Interaction between atoms and light
- Laser cooling and trapping. Radiation forces
- Atoms in strong fields. Application to extreme optics:
attosecond pulses
- Manipulation of atoms, molecules and larger systems with light.
Atom Optics.
- Quantum communication and quantum computers
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written exam. Two mandatory laboratory exercises with preparation assignment and written report. Project.
Admission
Required prior knowledge: Basic Atomic Physics and Quantum Mechanics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FAF190
Reading list
- Foot, C.J.: Atomic Physics. Oxford University Press 2004 (Chap. 7-14).
- Laboratory instructions.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Anne L´Huillier, anne.lhuillier@fysik.lth.se
Course homepage: http://photonics.fysik.lth.se/Lightmatterinteraction.htm