Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits (888F3)
Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits
Module 888F3
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Penning trapping of ions.
The continuous Stern-Gerlach effect and measurement of the Spin.
Applications including tests of QED and Quantum Technology with trapped electrons.
Ioffe-Pritchard trapping of neutral atoms.
Basics of Bose-Einstein condensation.
Matter wave interferometry in atom chips.
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites:
Level 6: (F3225) Quantum Mechanics 2 [T2]
Level 7: (897F3) Atom Light Interactions [T1]
Module learning outcomes
Ability to design a basic planar Penning trap and a basic electronic detection system for trapped electrons or ions.
Understand and know the techniques used in ultra high precision measurements in Penning traps.
Ability to design a basic planar magnetic trap for ultra-cold neutral atoms and Bose-Einstein condensates.
Understand the adiabatic RF technique and how to apply it for coherent matter-wave interferometry applications in an atom chip.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 40.00% |
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 9 | 33.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 5 | 33.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 34.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Vanessa Styles
Assess convenor
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Prof Jose Verdu Galiana
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Prof Matthias Keller
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