A short computer course for the Quantum Technologies CDT.
A short Intro Quantum course for the Quantum Technologies CDT
A short lab course for the Quantum Technologies CDT
This lab invites you to consider and reflect on various quantum concepts,
including the superposition principle, complementarity, entanglement and non-
separability, and the role of the observer for quantum measurements. On a
practical level, you will gain experience with diffraction phenomena, interference
and with using polarisation optics to define and analyse polarised light.
This course will provide the background theory relevant to Quantum Technologies.
Part I (3 lectures, Jonathan Pritchard) – Basic Atomic Physics: Historical introduction to atomic physics, Angular momentum; Atomic structure; Atom-light interactions.
Part II (3 lectures, John Jeffers) – Basic Photonic Quantum Optics: Field quantisation, single-mode fields and quantum states; beam splitters and interferometers; non-classical light and its generation.
Part III (3 lectures, Sarah Croke) – Applications of Quantum Information: Quantum key distribution, Quantum sensing; Qubits, classical and quantum gates; introduction to quantum algorithms.
Status: This is a biennial course. Not offered in 2024/25; returning in 2025/26
Lecturer: Bernd Braunecker, Jonathan Keeling
Institution: St Andrews
Hours Equivalent Credit: 18
Assessment: Continuous Assessment
Course Summary
These lecturers cover two closely related themes: models of magnetism and quantum phase transitions. The two parts are strongly linked in that many of the models we will introduce to describe magnetism turn out to be paradigmatic models of quantum phase transitions. The course is intended to be relevant not just for those working on traditional solid-state systems, but also those working on cold atom physics, where many of the same models and questions are also relevant.
