Quantum Optics Laboratory 0800-PA-QUANTOL

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Quantum Optics Laboratory is a laboratory where students make 2 advanced experiments related to different quantum optics phenomena. Experiments are selected from the following list:
- Doppler free spectroscopy.
- Laser anemometry (Doppler effect),
- Cavity ring-down spectroscopy.
Each experiment has a separate list of literature references, provided by a supervisor. Each experiment requires from student to: prepare theoretical background description, build experimental setup, develop necessary software and make an experiment, analyze results and prepare a report in a form similar to scientific publication.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - performing experiments in the laboratory - 60 hrs - consultations with teacher – 10 hrs Self-study hours: - theoretical preparation to experiments - 30 hrs - preparation of reports - 30 hrs Altogether: 130 hrs (4 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student W1 (K_W02): knows experimental techniques which allows to plan physical experiments W2 (K_W03): is familiar with functioning of measuring systems and research equipment specific for particular fields of Physics

Learning outcomes - skills

Student U1 (K_U01): Can apply the scientific method to conducting experiments, drawing conclusions and testing hypothesis U2 (K_U02): is capable of planning and conducting advanced experiments in particular fields of Physics U3 (K_U03): Can conduct a critical analysis of measurements, along with evaluation of the results’ accuracy U4 (K_U06): Has the skill of critical comparison of model data with experimental data

Learning outcomes - social competencies

np. Student K1 (K_K01): Knows the limitations of own experimental skills K2 (K_K02): Appreciates the meaning of knowledge in solving practical problems, understands the need to question experts

Teaching methods

Exploratory teaching methods: - experimental - classic problem-solving - laboratory - observation

Exploratory teaching methods

- project work
- experimental
- observation
- laboratory

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Knowledge of selected fields of Physics (quantum optics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, electricity and magnetism, optics) at the level of advanced lectures, basic knowledge of methods of data analysis, basic knowledge of programing for control experimental setup, data acquisition and data analysis.

Course coordinators

Roman Ciuryło

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
- colloquium - W1, W2, U1, U2, K1
- written report - U3, U4, K2

Assessment criteria:
The student is required to complete 2 experimental tasks. The task consists of: passing a colloquium on theoretical knowledge of the task, and presenting a written report of completed experiment. The report should contain the description of the experiment and its results. Each task is assessed taking into account the above-mentioned 2 elements (colloquium and report) with equal weights.
fail- < 50 %
satisfactory- 50-59 %
satisfactory plus- 60-69 %
good- 70-79 %
good plus- 80-89 %
very good- 90-100 %

Practical placement

Not applicable.

Bibliography

Basic literature:
1. R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands. The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Addison Wesley 2005.
2. H. Haken, H. C. Wolf. The Physics of atoms and quanta. Introduction to experiments and theory, Springer 2000.
3. Wolfgang Demtröder. Laser spectroscopy. Springer 2008.
5. C. Kittel. Introduction to Solid State Physics. Wiley 2004.

Additional literature:
Each experiment has a separate literature list. The tutor assists the student in choosing the most appropriate positions. The laboratory has its own library. Books can be used on site or borrowed briefly.

Additional information

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