Alexander Eichler: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022

Name	PD Dr. Alexander Eichler
Field	Physics
Address	Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ETH Zürich, HPF F 2 Otto-Stern-Weg 1 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 22 61
E-mail	eichlera@ethz.ch
URL	https://spin.ethz.ch/
Department	Physics
Relationship	Privatdozent

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
402-0000-01L	Physics Lab 1 Enrollment is only possible under https://www.lehrbetrieb.ethz.ch/laborpraktika. No registration required via myStudies. For further information visit: https://ap.phys.ethz.ch Only students from 3rd Semester BSc Physics on are admitted to Physics Lab 2.	5 credits	4P	A. Eichler, M. Kroner, A. Eggenberger
Abstract	Introductory lab course in experimental physics
Learning objective	The overarching topic of the student lab is an understanding of the fundamental challenges in experimental physics. The following aspects are particularly important: - Why does one conduct experiments, and how should an experiment be planned? - How does one set up an experiment? What are the important characteristics of measurement instruments and methods? - Introduction to basic statistical data analysis - Critical interpretation of measurement results - Scientific communication, reporting, graphic representation of results - Ethical aspects of experimental research and reporting
Content	Experiments with examples from mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, electricity and radiation.
Lecture notes	Anleitung zum Physikalischen Praktikum; Vorlesungszusammenfassung
Prerequisites / Notice	9 Experiments have to be conducted (typically in teams of 2). In the first week, only an introductory event is taking place in the lecture hall. This event provides relevant information regarding safety and organisational matters (e.g. testat conditions). Students must pass an online safety test to be allowed to conduct experiments in the lab. It is recommended that every student acquires an individually adjusted safety goggle
402-0469-67L	Parametric Phenomena	6 credits	3G	A. Eichler
Abstract	There are numerous physical phenomena that rely on time-dependent Hamiltonians (or parametric driving) to amplify, cool, squeeze or couple resonating systems. In this course, we will introduce parametric phenomena in different fields of physics, ranging from classical engineering ideas to devices proposed for quantum neural networks.
Learning objective	This course is intended for - experimentalists who desire to gain a solid theoretical understanding of nonlinear driven-dissipative systems, - theorists looking to expand their analytical and numerical toolbox, - any scientist interested to learn what lies beyond the harmonic resonator. In the course, the students will grasp the ubiquitous nature of parametric phenomena and apply it to both classical and quantum systems. The students will understand both the theoretical foundations leading to the parametric drive as well as the experimental aspect related to the realizations of the effect. Each student will analyze an independent system using the tools acquired in the course and will present his/her insights to the class.
Content	This course will provide a general framework for understanding and linking various phenomena, ranging from the child-on-a-swing problem to quantum limited amplifiers, to optical frequency combs, and to optomechanical sensors used in the LIGO experiment. The course will combine theoretical lectures and the study of important experiments through literature. The students will receive an extended lecture summary as well as numerous MATHEMATICA and Python scripts, including QuTiP notebooks. These tools will enable them to apply analytical and numerical methods to a wide range of systems beyond the duration of the course.
Lecture notes	A full script will be available.
Prerequisites / Notice	The students should be familiar with wave mechanics as well as second quantization. Following the course requires a laptop with Python and MATHEMATICA installed.