Daniel Kienzler: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name Dr. Daniel Kienzler
Address
Institut für Quantenelektronik
ETH Zürich, HPF E 10
Otto-Stern-Weg 1
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 37 45
E-maildanielki@ethz.ch
DepartmentPhysics
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
402-0492-00LExperimental Techniques in Quantum and Electro-Optics6 credits2V + 1UD. Kienzler, D. Prado Lopes Aude Craik
AbstractWe will cover experimental issues in making measurements in modern physics experiments. The primary challenge in any measurement is achieving good signal to noise. We will cover areas such as optical propagation, electronics, noise limits and feedback control. Methods for stabilizing frequencies and intensities of laser systems will also be described.
Learning objectiveI aim to give an in depth understanding of experimental issues for students wishing to work on experimental science. The methods covered are widely applicable in modern physics, since light and electronics are the primary methods by which measurements are made across the field.
ContentThe course will cover a number of different areas of experimental physics, including
Optical elements and propagation
Electronics and Electronic Noise
Optical Detection
Control Theory

Examples from a modern quantum information laboratory will be discussed and illustrated through active devices in the lecture.
402-2000-00LScientific Works in Physics
Target audience:
Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically.

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0 creditsD. Kienzler
AbstractLiterature Review: ETH-Library, Journals in Physics, Google Scholar; Thesis Structure: The IMRAD Model; Document Processing: LaTeX and BibTeX, Mathematical Writing, AVETH Survival Guide; ETH Guidelines for Integrity; Authorship Guidelines; ETH Citation Etiquettes; Declaration of Originality.
Learning objectiveBasic standards for scientific works in physics: How to write a Master Thesis. What to know about research integrity.