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Macroscopic Quantum Electrodynamics of High-Q Cavities

Winter Semester 2023-2024, Université Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Master Degree: Physics, Photonics, Nanotechnology

Course Description

Cavity quantum electrodynamics is a relatively new but rapidly advancing research field in quantum optics. It is a cornerstone of quantum information science, cryptography and telecommunication. In this course we will review basic concepts and theoretical formalism of cavity QED.

Prerequisites

A course in electromagnetism or optics and a course in quantum mechanics.

Syllabus Highlights

• CQED: brief history & Quantum mechanics review
• Quantization of light & Simple harmonic oscillator
• Quantum states of light & non-classical statistics
• Optical and microwave strong coupling
• Macroscopic QED in absorbing and dispersing media
• Quantum information processing in cavity QED

Recommended Reading

• Quantum Optics by M. Scully and S. Zuberi
• Quantum Optics by D. F. Walls and G. J. Milburn
• Elements of Quantum Optics by P. Meystre and M. Sargent

Key References

Normal-mode splitting

Observation of normal-mode splitting for an atom in an optical cavity

Quantum Rabi Oscillation

A Direct Test of Field Quantization in a Cavity

Vacuum Rabi Spectrum

Observation of the Vacuum Rabi Spectrum for One Trapped Atom

Quantum State Transfer

Entanglement Distribution among Distant Nodes in a Quantum Network

Photon Blockade

Photon blockade in an optical cavity with one trapped atom

Single-photon Generation

Single-photon generation with InAs quantum dots