Intersubband transitions in quantum wells are transitions between states created by quantum confinement in ultra-thin layers of semiconductors. Because of its inherent taylorability, this system can be seen as the "ultimate quantum designer's material".

The course presents fundamental aspects of light-matter interaction in semiconductor materials, from basic research topics to opto-electronic devices.

In this lecture, the goal is to review the physics behind mode-locking in these various devices, as well as discuss the most important novelties and applications of the newly developed sources.

This course gives an overview of important concepts in classical dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, atomic physics, and special relativity. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating key phenomena using experiments, and in developing skills for quantitative problem solving.

Basic topics in classical as well as modern physics, interplay between basic research and applications.

Physics I is an introduction to wave phenomena and fundamental concepts of thermodynamics.

The goal of the Physics II class is an introduction to quantum mechanics

In this lecture, we would like to review new developments in the emerging topic of quantum optics in very strongly confined structures, with an emphasis on sources and photon statistics as well as the coupling between optical and mechanical degrees of freedom.