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402-0444-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL , D-PHYS , D-ITET

Dissipative Quantum Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Atac Imamoglu

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:17

Abstract

This course builds up on the material covered in the Quantum Optics course. The emphasis will be on analysis of dissipative quantum systems and quantum optics in condensed-matter systems.

Objective

The course aims to provide the knowledge necessary for pursuing advanced research in the field of Quantum Optics in condensed matter systems. Fundamental concepts and techniques of Quantum Optics will be linked to experimental research in interacting photonic systems.

Content

Description of open quantum systems using master equation and quantum trajectories. Decoherence and quantum measurements. Dicke superradiance. Dissipative phase transitions. Signatures of electron-exciton and electron-electron interactions in optical response.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be provided

Literature

C. Cohen-Tannoudji et al., Atom-Photon-Interactions (recommended) Y. Yamamoto and A. Imamoglu, Mesoscopic Quantum Optics (recommended) A collection of review articles (will be pointed out during the lecture)

Learning Materials (Links)

Moodle course
Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Dissipative Quantum Systems	Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIT J 53)	2 h weekly
exercise	Dissipative Quantum Systems	Thu 15:45-16:30 (HIT J 53)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Physics Master
- Electives
  - Electives: Physics and Mathematics
    - Selection: Quantum Electronics
Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Science & Technology of the Small (MaP Doctoral School)
Doctorate Physics (More Information at: )
- Subject Specialisation (Please note that this is an INCOMPLETE list of courses.)
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)