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402-0275-10L 10 Credits BSC D-PHYS
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Quantum Electronics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lukas Gallmann
Only for Physics BSc, Programme Regulations 2016. A repetition week is offered at the end of the semester.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:49

Abstract

Classical and semi-classical introduction to Quantum Electronics. Mandatory for further elective courses in Quantum Electronics. The field of Quantum Electronics describes propagation of light and its interaction with matter. The emphasis is set on linear pulse and beam propagation in dispersive media, optical anisotropic materials, and waveguides and lasers.

Objective

Teach the fundamental building blocks of Quantum Electronics. After taking this course students will be able to describe light propagation in dispersive and nonlinear media, as well as the operation of polarization optics and lasers.

Content

Propagation of light in dispersive media Light propagation through interfaces Interference and coherence Interferometry Fourier Optics Beam propagation Optical resonators Laser fundamentals Polarization optics Waveguides Nonlinear optics

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts will be distributed in class (online) via moodle

Literature

Reference: Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.; Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., newest edition

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Active participation will be monitored as a continuous performance assessment (Leistungselement) by a series of online MC questions. An overall rate of 70% correct answers will result in a bonus of 0.25 on the grade of the exam. Details on the requirements to benefit from this bonus will be communicated in the lecture.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantum Electronics
  • Tue 08:45-09:30 (HCI J 3)
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HPH G 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Quantum Electronics
  • Tue 11:45-13:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Tue 11:45-13:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HIT J 53)
2 h weekly

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