402-0275-00L Quantum Electronics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | U. Keller |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Abstract | Classical and semi-classical introduction to Quantum Electronics. Mandatory for further elective courses in Quantum Electronics. The field of Quantum Electronics describes propagation of light and its interaction with matter. The emphasis is set on linear pulse and beam propagation in dispersive media, optical anisotropic materials, and waveguides and lasers. |
| Objective | Teach the fundamental building blocks in Quantum Electronics. |
| Content | Interference and coherence Wave propagation in dispersive materials Linear pulse propagation Fourier optics Fundamentals of lasers Linear wave propagation in anisotropic materials Waveguides and integrated optics Nonlinear optics |
| Lecture notes | Scripts will be distributed in class (online) http://www.ulp.ethz.ch/education/lectures/quantenelektronik.html |
| Literature | Reference: Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.; Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., newest edition Additional reference: Siegman, A.E.; Lasers, University Science Books, Mill Valley, California Latest edition |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Mandatory lecture for physics students Prerequisites (minimal): vector analysis, differential equations, Fourier transformation |