402-0275-00L  Quantum Electronics

SemesterSpring Semester 2018
LecturersJ. Faist
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractClassical and semi-classical introduction to Quantum Electronics. Mandatory for further elective courses in Quantum Electronics. The field of Quantum Electronics describes propagation of light and its interaction with matter. The emphasis is set on linear pulse and beam propagation in dispersive media, optical anisotropic materials, and waveguides and lasers.
Learning objectiveTeach the fundamental building blocks of Quantum Electronics. After taking this course students will be able to describe light propagation in dispersive and nonlinear media, as well as the operation of polarization optics and lasers.
ContentPropagation of light in dispersive media
Light propagation through interfaces
Interference and coherence
Interferometry
Fourier Optics
Beam propagation
Optical resonators
Laser fundamentals
Polarization optics
Waveguides
Nonlinear optics
Lecture notesScripts will be distributed in class (online) via moodle
LiteratureReference:
Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.; Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., newest edition
Prerequisites / NoticeMandatory lecture for physics students

Prerequisites (minimal): vector analysis, differential equations, Fourier transformation