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402-0275-00L 12 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-USYS , D-PHYS , D-MATH , D-CHAB
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Quantum Electronics

Quantenelektronik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ursula Keller
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:05

Abstract

Classical and half classical introduction to Quantum Electronics. Obligational for further elective courses in Quantum Electronics. The field of Quantum Electronics describes the study of lasers or electromagnetic radiation in general and its interaction with matter.

Objective

Klassische und halbklassische Einführung in die Quantenelektronik. Diese Vorlesung wird für die weiteren Wahlfächer in der Quantenelektronik vorausgesetzt. Das Gebiet der Quantenelektronik umschreibt das Studium von Lasern oder elektromagnetische Strahlung ganz generell und ihre Wechselwirkung mit der Materie.

Content

Wave propagation and refractive index Linear pulse propagation Reflexion and transmission at an interface Interference and coherence Fourier optics Fundamentals of lasers Linear wave propagation in anisotropic materials Waveguides and integrated optics

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed in lecture (in German)

Literature

Empfohlene Bücher als begleitende Literatur: 1) Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.; Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1991 2) Siegman, A.E.; Lasers, University Science Books, Mill Valley, California 1986

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantenelektronik (Quantenelektronik I)
  • Tue 08:45-10:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HPV G 5)
  • 17.04 Date 07:45-09:30 (HPH G 1)
4 h weekly
exercise Quantenelektronik (Quantenelektronik I)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HPP G 6)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HPP G 7)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HPP H 1)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HPP H 2)
  • Tue 15:45-17:30 (HPP H 3)
2 h weekly

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