Introduction to Quantum Optics
What you will learn
- Quantum theory of lights and light-matter interaction
- Mathematical techniques and physical pictures to understand current research papers
- Latest developments in research and technology
Lecture Notes in 2025
| Topics | 2025 | Latest update date |
|---|---|---|
| review of quantum mechanics | QO_note_1 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| field quantization | QO_note_2 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| coherent state and phase space descriptions | QO_note_3 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| light matter interaction | QO_note_4 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| correlation Functions and nonclassical light | QO_note_5 | May 7, 2025 |
| non-classical lights | Non-Classical_Lights.pdf | May 7, 2025 |
| photon counting statistics | QO_photon_stat.pdf | May 7, 2025 |
Topics in this Course
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Past Lecture Notes
Past Lecture Notes
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Field Quantization
Using the concepts of harmonic oscillators to quantize fields
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Light-Matter Interactions
Theories of light-matter interactions where light is treated both classically and quantumly.
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References
online course materials
FAQs
Are there prerequisites?
Linear algebra, quantum physics or modern physics.