This course gives an introduction to the interaction of mechanical motion with electromagnetic fields in the quantum regime. There are parallels between the quantum descriptions of mechanical resonators, electrical circuits, and light, but each system also has its own unique properties. We will explore how interfacing them can be useful for technological applications and fundamental science.
Lernziel
The course aims to prepare students for performing theoretical and/or experimental research in the fields of quantum acoustics and optomechanics. For example, after this course, students should be able to: - understand and explain current research literature in quantum acoustics and optomechanics - predict and simulate the behavior of mechanical quantum systems using tools such as the QuTiP package in Python - apply concepts discussed in the class toward designing devices and experiments
Inhalt
The focus of this course will be on the properties of and interactions between mechanical and electromagnetic systems in the context of quantum information and technologies. We will only briefly touch upon precision measurement and sensing with optomechanics since it is the topic of another course (227-0653-00L). Some topics that will be covered are: - Mechanical motion and acoustics in solid state materials - Quantum description of motion, electrical circuits, and light. - Different models for quantum interactions: optomechanical, Jaynes-Cummings, etc. - Mechanisms for mechanical coupling to electromagnetic fields: piezoelectricity, electrostriction, radiation pressure, etc. - Coherent interactions vs. dissipative processes: phenomenon and applications in different regimes. - State-of the art electromechanical and optomechanical systems.
Skript
Notes will be provided for each lecture.
Literatur
Parts of books and research papers will be used.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes
Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics is required.
Kompetenzen
Fachspezifische Kompetenzen
Konzepte und Theorien
geprüft
Verfahren und Technologien
geprüft
Methodenspezifische Kompetenzen
Analytische Kompetenzen
geprüft
Entscheidungsfindung
gefördert
Medien und digitale Technologien
geprüft
Problemlösung
geprüft
Projektmanagement
geprüft
Soziale Kompetenzen
Kommunikation
geprüft
Kooperation und Teamarbeit
geprüft
Kundenorientierung
gefördert
Menschenführung und Verantwortung
gefördert
Selbstdarstellung und soziale Einflussnahme
gefördert
Sensibilität für Vielfalt
gefördert
Verhandlung
gefördert
Persönliche Kompetenzen
Anpassung und Flexibilität
geprüft
Kreatives Denken
geprüft
Kritisches Denken
geprüft
Integrität und Arbeitsethik
gefördert
Selbstbewusstsein und Selbstreflexion
geprüft
Selbststeuerung und Selbstmanagement
geprüft
Leistungskontrolle
Information zur Leistungskontrolle (gültig bis die Lerneinheit neu gelesen wird)
Repetition nur nach erneuter Belegung der Lerneinheit möglich.
Zusatzinformation zum Prüfungsmodus
Assessment for the course will take the form of graded homeworks and a seminar-style oral presentation at the end of the semester. Possible topics for the presentation will be distributed around the middle of the semester.
Leistungskontrolle als Semesterkurs