Program Overview

Fundamentals of Quantum Optics

The Fundamentals of Quantum Optics program is an emerging field of research with potential for revolutionary improvements in various industries and markets.

Program Details

• Modules/Weeks: 4
• Weekly Effort: 5 hours
• Discipline: Engineering
• School: Columbia Engineering
• Format: Online
• Cost: $50.00

Course Description

The program aims to provide a framework of quantum optics, including its operations and applications, by unraveling the counter-intuitive phenomena of quantum mechanics through an intuitive narrative. It also seeks to discover the emerging field of research in quantum optics and recognize its potential for leading revolutionary improvements in various industries and markets.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Comprehend the key concepts and applications in quantum optics, including complex phenomena like quantum entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum encryption, and quantum computing.
• Apply this knowledge as a solid foundation for exploring transformative technological advances in science, industry, and societal contexts.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge quantum technologies, leveraging their understanding to facilitate groundbreaking innovations across various sectors.
• Navigate the exciting and rapidly evolving field of quantum optics with confidence, equipped with the necessary expertise to engage with current research and future trends.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Fundamentals of quantum system
• Module 2: Quantum communications
• Module 3: Quantum information security
• Module 4: Quantum information processing

Instructors

• Xiang Meng: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
  • Dr. Xiang Meng is a senior member of technical staff at SubCom, New Jersey, designing the long-haul coherent transoceanic networks. He is also an adjunct faculty of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, where he teaches graduate-level courses in Optics and Photonics.
  • His current research focus on novel photonic component, system and network technologies to build energy-efficient, cost-effective, and high-capacity optical interconnects. He is also experienced with digital signal processing, coherent communications and the innovative process for electronic-photonic design automation (EPDA) industry using custom PDK and PDKs from diverse foundry processes.