Light-matter interaction is one of the oldest topics in physics covering couple of centuries in research. In modern physics it finds its applications in quantum optics, quantum photonics, and several subfields of condensed matter physics. This happened because of tremendous experimental progress at the end of the last century- beginning of this century. For example, we know from Einstein work at the beginning of the XX-th century that an atom can radiate light (photons) either by spontaneous emission or by stimulated emission. Due to the experimental progress in creating optical cavities of desired properties even spontaneous emission can be controlled nowadays, however paradoxically it may sound! In this lecture course we will concentrate on modern aspects of light-matter interaction in the context of optical cavities, in particular microcavities. We will discuss experimental trends, fundamental principles for understanding optical phenomena in microcavities, underlying classical and quantum physics and many far-reaching applications of light-matter coupling of different strengths. The course is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduate students. I would like to give the course in English, but if you really insist, can try German ….
Prerequisites: the course is self-contained and can be rearranged to meet the requirements of the attendees, elelctrodynamics and quantum mechanics are usefull but not mandatory.
- Dozent/in: Anna Posazhennikova