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ENGPHYS 6QM3

Quantum Optics and Metrology

Graduate

Winter 2027

Topics

  • Introduction to quantum optics
  • Single photon states
  • Coherent states
  • Standard quantum limit
  • Heisenberg limit
  • Squeezed light
  • Entanglement
  • Applications in metrology

Readings

  • R. LaPierre, Getting Started in Quantum Optics (Springer); https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-12432- 7; $91.95
    required
Winter 2026 · C01

Readings

  • Etext Getting Started In Quantum Optics 6 Month Access
    Lapierre, Ray · Required
    ISBN 9783031124327; 9783031124341
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