Professor(s): Aspelmeyer, Bertlmann, Hiesmayr, Verstraete, Zeilinger 

Content:

• Focus: Theory of quantum structure and geometry of space, time and matter, Kochen-Specker theorem, Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox, Bell inequalities, EPR-Bell like experiments  Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger experiment  informationtheory  neutron and atom interferometry, atom and molecule optics, double-slit experiments, interference in micro- to macrosystems, nano-oscillators

When:   Thu    Exact dates will follow later. 

Where: Viktor-Franz-Hess-HS (Währinger Str. 17)

ECTS Credits :  2 hrs, 5,0

ECTS Requirements:  Introduction into modern development in quantum physics

Professor(s): Markus Aspelmeyer

Content:

The Quantum regime of massive mechanical systems opens up a new parameter-regime for experimental physics. Relevant topics range from quantum measurement to macroscopic quantum superpositions. We will discuss relevant important literature on that topic.

When:  Thu 05.10.2017 - 25.01.2018, 11:30-13:00       

Where: SR, Zi.3354A, 3rd floor

ECTS Credits :  2 hrs, 5.0 ECTS   

Requirements: Understanding of the course

Professor(s): Markus Arndt 

Content:  

• Laser cooling of atoms
• Laser cooling of diatomic and triatomic molecules
• Bose Einstein condensation of atoms
• Bose Einstein condensation of molecules
• Stark deceleration of molecules
• Buffer gas cooling of molecules
• Cold molecules by photoassociation of cold atoms  
• Review of molecular diffraction at surfaces, Poisson’s spot, mechanical and optical gratings (H2, He2, D2, Na2)
• Overview over molecule interferometry: MZI, RB, TLI, KDTLI, OTIMA
• Sympathetic cooling of proteins with atomic ions
• Cavity cooling of dielectric nanospheres and nanorods
• Cold Proteins from electrosprays in cold buffer gases
• Laser methods to launch intact DNA, Viruses and Bacteria in the gas phase

When: Mon    13:30 – 16:00   Room 55, 1st floor

Start: 20.11.2017 

ECTS Credits: 2 hrs, 5.00 ECTS

Format:

• You are present 80% of all meetings and you deliver:
• 5-page English handout (before the talk), your first submission to MA is graded
• 45 min PPT presentation (graded after your talk)
• Discussion part (graded after the discussion)
• Selected students can do an experimental Bachelor thesis linked to this seminar
• Cancellation of participation until end of Oct 2017

Prerequisites: E3 or T2 or equivalent   //  Useful but less binding: AMOP Lecture, QO Lab course