Quantum Information and Computing (QIC) 890- Solid-state Photonic Devices, held with Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) 730.
| Code | QIC 890 |
|---|---|
| Semester/year offered | Fall 2016 |
| Course Coordinator | Michael Reimer |
| Location | Centre for Environmental and Information Technology (EIT) 3141 |
| Time and day |
Fridays 2:30-05:20pm |
This course is intended to introduce fundamental concepts and give an overview of recent developments in solid-state photonic devices, as well as their applications in quantum optics and information. These solid-state based photonic devices can be shaped at the nanoscale in order to generate non-classical states of light on-demand, integrated in control structures to manipulate their electronic properties, as well as photonic circuits to influence light at the single photon level. Applications include transferring quantum information over long distances for secure communication; generation and detection of non-classical states of light for use in metrology, imaging, and the quantum internet; and the manipulation and storage of quantum information – the fundamental element in a quantum processor.
Contact Information:
Instructor: Michael Reimer
Office: RAC 1113, Schedule by appointment or ask a question by email
Email: mreimer@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: x31574.
Course Objectives:
- Introduce fundamental concepts in solid state photonic devices at the nanoscale
- Learn various physical implementations for generating non-classical states of light (atoms, Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) centers, quantum dots)
- How to generate, control and detect non-classical states of light
- How to realize ideal single photon and entangled photon sources
- Light collection efficiency strategies for quantum emitters
- Methods to manipulate electronic properties of nanostructures
- Applications in quantum optics and information
Required Text:
No required text. The course material will consist of course notes and PowerPoint slides, as well as selected research papers.
Course Topics:
- Overview of physical implementations for generating non-classical states of light (atoms, NV centers, quantum dots)
- Controlling light at the nanoscale
- On-demand quantum light sources (single photon and entangled photon sources)
- Light collection efficiency strategies for quantum emitters
- Properties of an ideal quantum light source
- Characterizing quantum light sources o Photon statistics
- Photon indistinguishability
- Applications in quantum information o Secure quantum communication
- Quantum repeater o Interfacing quantum processors via single photons
- Processing quantum information
- Manipulating electronic properties of quantum dots
- Tunable quantum light sources
- Integrated quantum photonic circuits
- Quantum detectors
Evaluation:
The course grade will be based on problem sets, participation in research paper discussions, a research project and final exam.
Problem sets: 10%
Research paper discussions: 10%
Research project: 30%
Final exam: (50% written, 50% oral) 50%
The research project will consist of identifying an interesting research topic related to the course and writing a research review or original paper, as well as presenting their work to the class and answering questions. Extra marks are possible if an original research problem is identified and solved, which is suitable for possible publication. As part of the research paper discussions students will take turns leading the discussion.
Academic Integrity, Grievance, Discipline, Appeals and Note for Students with Disabilities:
Academic Integrity:
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Grievance:
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Discipline:
A student is expected to know what constitutes academic integrity. Check www.uwaterloo.ca/academicintegrity/ to avoid committing an academic offence, and to take responsibility for his/her actions. A student who is unsure whether an action constitutes an offence, or who needs help in learning how to avoid offences (e.g., plagiarism, cheating) or about “rules” for group work/collaboration should seek guidance from their course instructor or academic advisor. For information on categories of offences and types of penalties, students should refer to Policy 71, Student Discipline. For typical penalties check Guidelines for the Assessment of Penalties.
Appeals:
A decision made or penalty imposed under Policy 70 (Student Petitions and Grievances) (other than a petition) or Policy 71 (Student Discipline) may be appealed if there is a ground. A student who believes he/she has a ground for an appeal should refer to Policy 72 (Student Appeals).
Note for Students with Disabilities:
AccessAbility Services, located in Needles Hall, Room 1132, collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum. If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability, please register with the office at the beginning of each academic term.