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Quantum Detectors and Sensors Course Schedule

Course Schedule (PDF)

Module Week Assignments
1 – Quantum Noise
  1. Bosons vs. Fermions
  2. Bosonic Harmonic Oscillator
  3. Two-Level Atoms
  4. Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem
  5. Vacuum Fluctuations
Module 1 Homework
    • Available: Monday, 8/19
    • Due: Sunday, 9/22, 11:59 PM ET
2 – Quantum Detectors
  1. Classical Detectors
  2. Single Photon Avalanche Detectors
  3. Superconducting Detectors
  4. Quantum Interference
  5. Quantum Non-Demolition Measurement
Module 2 Homework
    • Available: Monday, 9/23
    • Due: Sunday, 10/27, 11:59 PM ET
 Midterm Exam
    • Available: Monday, 10/21
    • Due: Sunday, 10/27, 11:59 PM ET
3 – Quantum Sensing
  1. Quantum Fisher Information
  2. Coherent States and Squeezed States
  3. Quantum Interferometry
  4. Nitrogen Vacancy Centers in Diamond
  5. Quantum Phase Transition Based Sensing Detection
Module 3 Homework
    • Available: Monday, 10/28
    • Due: Sunday, 12/1, 11:59 PM ET
Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam
    • Available: Monday, 12/2
    • Due: Sunday, 12/8, 11:59 PM ET