Modern Atomic and Optical Physics II
QSE 285B
Subject & Catalog Number
Jointly Offered with:
Faculty of Arts & Sciences as PHYSICS 285B
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Description
Introduction to quantum optics and modern atomic physics. The basic concepts and theoretical tools will be introduced. Topics will include coherence phenomena, non-classical states of light and matter, atom cooling and trapping and atom optics. The second of a two-term subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research.
Course Notes
Also offered as Physics 285B. Students may not take both for credit.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Quantum Science & Engineering
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Quantum Sci and Engineering
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 12, 2025
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
