MITx (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) will be conducting an online course on Atomic and Optical Physics I - Part 5: Coherence. The fifth part of a course focuses on modern atomic and optical physics: the physics of atomic coherence.
About the course:
This is the last of five modules to introduce concepts and current frontiers of atomic physics and to prepare you for cutting-edge research:
- 8.421.1x: Resonance
- 8.421.2x: Atomic structure and atoms in external field
- 8.421.3x: Atom-Light Interactions 1 -- Matrix elements and quantized field
- 8.421.4x: Atom-Light interactions 2 -- Line broadening and two-photon transitions
- 8.421.5x: Coherence
This fifth module, 8.421.5x, looks at a central theme of atomic physics - coherence. This includes coherence of single atoms for two-level systems and three-level systems, and coherence between atoms.
At MIT, the content of the five modules makes the first of a two-semester sequence (8.421 and 8.422) for graduate students interested in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. This sequence is required for Ph.D. students doing research in this field.
Course Syllabus:
The physics of atomic coherence, including:
- Three-level atomic systems
- Electromagnetically induced transparency
- Slow light
- Superradiance
Prerequisites
A two-semester sequence in Quantum Mechanics at the level of MIT 8.05 and 8.06.
Completion of 8.421.1x, 8.421.2x, 8.421.3x, 8.421.4x.
Course Details:
- Course Starts on: January 15
- Course Length: 4 weeks