PHY 4320 Introduction to Quantum Optics

3 units
Physics
Faculty of Science
Classical, semi-classical and quantum theory of light-matter interaction. Dissipation and decoherence. Classical and quantum coherence functions, beam splitters and interferometers; non-classical light. Entanglement and quantum information.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: PHY 3370 . PHY 3320 is corequisite to PHY 4320 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Fair Assessments

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