The lecture gives an introduction to applications of quantum physics in the field of quantum communication and computing, quantum metrology and the interaction of atomic quantum systems with designed light fields.

1. Quantum information processing with trapped ions (P. Rabl)

Introduction to quantum information theory, implementation of a quantum computer with trapped ions.

Lectures: 8.10.,   15.10.,   22.10.,   29.10.

2. Quantum metrology (T. Schumm)

Measurement in Quantum physics, measuring time with coherent ensembles, atom traps with trapped particles, optical frequency standards

Lectures: 05.11, 12.11.,   19.11.,   26.11.

3. Nanofiber-based atom-light interaction (A. Rauschenbeutel)

Light propagation in step-index fibers, atom-field interaction, nanofiber-base trapping of neutral atoms

Lectures: 17.12.,   07.01.,   14.01.,   21.01.

Seminar I (students talks): 03.12.

Seminar II (students talks): 10.12.

Seminar III (students talks): 28.01.

Short seminars will be given by the students following topics of the three main thematic blocks (4 lectures each).

Seminar dates: 03.12., 10.12., 28.01.

There will be an exam at the end of the semester.

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Physik III, Quantenphysik I, ideally Quanteninformation I+II.