Relativistic Quantum Information (260131) – Lecture 

Professor(s): Ivette Fuentes

Content:

• An introduction to the basic techniques required to investigate questions in the overlap of quantum mechanics and relativity employing novel tools in quantum information and quantum metrology. Students will learn about the effects of space-time, motion and gravity on quantum properties such as entanglement, and their effects on paradigmatic quantum communication protocols. Applications of quantum metrology to relativistic quantum fields aimed at estimating spacetime parameters will be discussed.
• Course objectives: To learn techniques in quantum field theory in curved spacetime, quantum information and quantum metrology. To learn how to integrate the techniques mentioned above to study fundamental effects and applications in the overlap of quantum theory and relativity.

When: Wed 08.03.2017  - 28.06.2017    
ECTS Credits: 2 hrs, 2,5 ECTS
Requirements: A previous course in quantum mechanics is required

Professor(s): Markus Arndt

Content: 

1. ATOMS:
   1.Lorentz atom,
   2. 2-level system & Einstein coefficients
   3. Bloch equations
   4. Line widths
2. ADVANCED OPTICS:
   1.Lab-Optics derived from the Lorentz atom:  non-linear phenomena & Polarization optics
   2.Matrix Optics
   3.Gauß Optics
   4.Cavities and Stabilization Techniques
3. LASER PHYSICS
   1.Rate equations
   2.Laser types
4. Laser Cooling & Trapping of Atoms
   1.From Doppler Cooling to Sub-Recoil Cooling
   2.Optical and Magnetic Trapping
   3.Bose Einstein Condensation
5. Molecular Physics
   1. From 2-atom to many-body system
   2. Bonds
   3. Rotational and vibrational spectra

Requirements: E3 or T2 or equivalent  

When:  Mon 13.00-14.30 & Wed 12.15-13.45   Ernst-Mach-HS   

ECTS Credits :  4 SWS, 5.0 ECTS   

Professor(s): Markus Aspelmeyer

Content:

The aim of the course is to obtain an understanding of the quantum properties of light. The course will provide an introduction into the experimental foundations of quantum optics, the key experiments and the basic theoretical principles. Topics include: review of linear and nonlinear optics; lasers and cavities; photon statistics; nonclassical states of light; cavity quantum electrodynamics (cavity QED); quantum optical control of matter (trapped ions, quantum optomechanics); measuring time and space with quantum light (frequency combs, atomic clocks, gravitational wave detectors)

When:  Wed 08.03. - 28.06.2017  

ECTS Credits :  4 hrs, 5.0 ECTS   

Professor(s): Fank Verstraete

Content: 

In this course, we will introduce concept and tools in group theory needed for understanding advanced concepts in quantum many body systems and especially topological phases of matter. Topics covered are e.g. representation theory of finite groups, a discussion of projective representations and cohomology groups and the classification of semisimple Lie algebras.

Requirements: E3 or T2 or equivalent  

When:  Block  14.03.2017 – 23.03.2017

ECTS Credits :  2 hrs, 2.5 ECTS   

Series of Lectures in a 4-Semester Curriculum

Professors: J. Schmiedmayer, P. Rabl, T. Schumm, A. Rauschenbeutel

When: Tuesday 14th march 14h ATI

Professor(s): G. Bastard, ENS Paris

Content: 
The lectures, at master level, will discuss electronic states in heterostructures (and a touch of graphene) and optical absorption/micro-cavity effects.

When: 21 March, 23 March, 28 March, 30 March, 04 April, 06 April; 14:00h – 16:00h
Where: Seminarraum 387, Gußhausstrasse 27-29