| The overall goal of the course is to show how the knowledge of classical and quantum mechanics as well as thermodynamics can be applied for modeling of optical properties of real materials such as atoms, molecules and condensed matter:
- The student is aware of basic approximations which may greatly simplify the analysis of light-matter interaction
- The student understands thermodynamic concepts of light-matter interaction and can design a thermodynamic model describing optical properties of atoms, molecules and materials
- The student understands both classical and quantum mechanical picture of light-matter interaction
- The student understands similarities, advantages and shortcoming of these models
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| We will present quantum mechanical and thermodynamic descriptions of interaction of light with matter showing similarities of the approaches, their advantages and shortcomings. It will be shown how to apply these models to real systems such as atoms, molecules and condensed matter. |
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Concepts
• Classical mechanics of light matter interaction (Lorentz dispersion model). • Thermodynamics of light matter interaction (Landau theory). • Quantum treatment of light matter interaction (two-level and few-level systems, time-dependent Schroedinger equation and optical Bloch equations, Rabi frequency, principles of coherent control)
Applications • Linear optics (approximations, dielectric permittivity, magneto-optical effects) • Kramers-Kronig relations • Magneto-optical phenomena • Tensor representation of physical phenomena • Nonlinear optics (approximations, optical rectification, second harmonic generation, photo-refraction, stimulated Raman scattering) • Ultra-fast transient processes in condesed matter initiated by light • Coherent control |
Open book oral examination |
Inleiding Vaste Stof Fysica, Inleiding Atoom- en Molecuulfysica, Quantummechanica 1a,1b |
• Lecture notes Highly Recommended: • L. D. Landau, E. M. Lifshitz, Electrodynamics of Continuous Media. (Pergamon, Oxford, 1984) |
• 32 hours lecture • 32 hours problem session • 104 hours individual study period Extra information teaching methods: Lectures, problem solving class, seminars |
| | Verplicht materiaalDictaat |
| Aanbevolen materiaalBoekL. D. Landau, E. M. Lifshitz, Electrodynamics of Continuous Media. (Pergamon, Oxford, 1984) |
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| WerkvormenCursusgebeurtenis
| Hoorcollege
| PresentatieAanwezigheidsplicht | | Ja |
| Werkcollege
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| ToetsenTentamenWeging | | 1 |
Gelegenheden | | Blok KW4, Blok KW4 |
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