History and theory of quantum entanglement. Study of the experimental requirements for the measurement and manipulation of quantum entanglement. Hands-on experiments to measure quantum entanglement in the lab and redaction of a complete report. Perform additional experiments in quantum photonics with pairs of entangled photons: detection efficiency measurements, the Hanbury-Brown Twiss interferometer, the Hong Ou Mandel effect, Michelson interferometry with single photons.
FSK3601 Quantum Photonics 7.5 credits
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Information for Spring 2026 Start 16 Mar 2026 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 16 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026
- Periods
Spring 2026: P4 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
11034
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
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- Number of places
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Thorough understanding of the generation, manipulation and detection of quantum entanglement. Practical work in the lab to observe quantum entanglement and additional quantum effects (Hong Ou Mandel effect, Hanburry Brown Twiss interferometer, Quantum Eraser).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Graduate students with background in quantum physics and optics.
Recommended prerequisites
Quantum physics SK1102, SK1151
Literature
Scientific articles provided.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: G
- LAB2 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: G
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: G
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: G
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
- Oral presentation and discussion of one article for every student
- Thorough report on laboratory demonstration of quantum entanglement
- Extra experimental report: perform and report additional quantum measurement (Hong Ou Mandel, Hanburry Brown Twiss or Quantum Eraser)
- Hand in assignment on quantum entanglement measurement
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Education cycle
Third cycle