After successful completion of the course, students are able to digest basic concepts of open quantum systems, to describe a theoretical model of dynamics involving the decoherence induced by the environment as well as to apply those to Rydberg atoms.

Quantum objects interacting with light (Bloch equation), ensemble effects (homogeneous/inhomogeneous broadening), interaction with quantized light (Jaynes Cummings mode),  decoherence induced by coupling to reservoir (Lindblad equation), and applications with Rydberg atoms (Rydberg molecules, Dipole-blockade, etc)

During the lecture basic concepts are explained and exercises are solved for better understanding.

The lecture is held in English. The first lecture will be on 13.10.2021 at 16:15. The link to the zoom meeting will be sent after registration.

Zoom-Link : https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94907305842?pwd=OVBMTDZRcGRKb0NZUlI0V2I0ejFLUT09

Grading is based on a written report and an oral exam