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Nov 12, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PH-UY 4444 Quantum Optics4 Credits
Beginning with a review of classical optics and quantum mechanics, this course covers foundations of spectroscopy, including atomic transition rates, selection rules and spectral line shapes. The course explores the quantum nature of light. Topics include photon statistics, coherent states, squeezed light, resonant light-atom interactions, atoms in cavities and laser cooling.
Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 3474 .
Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
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