Exploring quantum physics (WS 2015/2016)
Prof. H. Weinfurter
Lecture:
| Mo. 08:30 - 10:00 s.t. | Schellingstr. 4 (H) - H 206 |
| Wen. 08:30 - 09:15 s.t. | Theresienstr. 39 - B 101 |
Begin: 14.10.2015, End: 03.02.2016
Exercise:
| Wen. 09:15 - 10:00 s.t. | Theresienstr. 39 - B 101 |
Begin: 28.10.2015
Target audience:
Master-Students
Requirements:
Basics of quantum mechanics
About this lecture:
The lecture gives an introduction to experiments on the foundations of quantum physics. After decades of discussing “Gedankenexperiments” the recent advances in atomic and quantum optical experiments enabled us to make these proposals real. Starting from basic interference experiments we continue with various experiments on the measurement problem and conceptual issues. Along the way we meet the various experimental techniques like experimenting with single photons, atoms or ions, and cavity electrodynamics.
Recommended literature:
(1) “Exploring the Quantum: Atoms, Cavities, and Photons”, Serge Haroche, Jean-Michel Raimond (Oxford Graduate Texts, 2006).