Atomic Physics & Quantum Optics (PHYS4055)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Prerequisite
(PHYS2055 or PHYS2955) + PHYS3040
Companion
PHYS3020 or PHYS3920
Restricted
Restricted to BSc(Hons), BAdvSc(Hons), MQTech, GDSci and MSc Students. Permission of Head of School required.
Assessment methods
Assignment, Reports, Oral Presentation, Examination
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to the physics of lasers, atom-light interactions, and the quantization of the electromagnetic field. The implications for the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics and nonclassical effects which arise will be considered.
