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HU Credits:
4
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Physics
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
English and Hebrew
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Itay Shomroni
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Itay Shomroni
Course/Module description:
Quantum manipulations of single particles is getting closer than ever to technological applications.
In this course I will explain the basic ideas and review the candidates for these technologies, in particular I will concentrate on quantum computing with circuit- and cavity-QED, and quantum optomechanics.
Course/Module aims:
Quantum technologies is a new field that advances swiftly. This course will give the students the basic skills of a researcher in the field.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Ability to follow the basic derivations of the field
Attendance requirements(%):
0
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures
Course/Module Content:
1. Introduction and background
2. Review of the quantum two-level system, the Bloch equations, Rabi oscillations
3. Basic structure of hydrogenlike atoms used in quantum technologies. Example: The atomic clock
4. Dissipation in quantum systems, the Lindblad master equations, relaxation operators
5. Trapped ions
6. Interaction with quantized fields: the Jaynes-Cummings Hamiltonian
7. Basics of superconducting qubits
Required Reading:
Will be given during the course.
Additional Reading Material:
Will be given during the course.
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 90 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %
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