Course Catalog 2014-2015
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Course Catalog 2014-2015

FYS-5606 Semiclassical Light-Matter Interaction, 6 cr

Additional information

Not lectured in 2014-2015. Those interested in the course, please, contact Prof. Kauranen.
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Will not be lectured year 2014-2015

Person responsible

Martti Kauranen, Goery Genty

Requirements

Graded homework (40%), examination (60%)

Learning Outcomes

After taking the course, the student is able to analyze the quantum-mechanical light-matter interaction using semiclassical wave function and density matrix formalisms. The student is able to choose the most appropriate approach for different cases and to form the equations describing them. The student is able to solve the equations describing linear and nonlinear interactions using perturbation theory or justified approximations that take into account different mechanisms. The student is able to apply the methods to systems consisting of few levels and to analyze pulsed interactions using the Bloch equations.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Wave-function formalism     
2. Density-matrix formalism     
3. Two-level systems     
4. Bloch equations     

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Homework (40%) and final examination (60%). Full homework points alone will give a passing grade (1). About half of the homework points and excellent performance in the exam will give the highest grade (5).

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Book   Nonlinear Optics   R. W. Boyd       Second edition   No    English  
Summary of lectures   Semiclassical light-matter interaction   M. Kauranen         Yes    English  

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