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Quantum Photonics

Source: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-light/specialization/quantum-photonics Parent: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-light

Photonics: Quantum Photonics

Quantum Photonics is a thriving research field that embraces quantum physics, nanotechnology and important applications.  These years we witness the transfer from research labs to the industry of innovative and valuable technologies, while others still require decades of fundamental research.  This technological specialization is set up to address these challenges and has three main objectives:

  1. To prepare the student for the quantum photonics technology of tomorrow, as applied, e.g., in quantum simulators, quantum computers and the quantum internet.

  2. To equip the student with basic and advanced knowledge about the physics and the technology of the platform (e.g., nanophotonics, quantum optics, quantum photonic communication).

  3. To give the student hands-on experience with advanced nanofabrication & the key experiments that reveal the nature of quantum photonics (e.g., quantum light source, two-photon interference, quantum entanglement).

The following programme specific course is mandatory for this technological specialization.

34051 Nanophotonics 10 point Spring F1 (Mon 8-12, Thurs 13-17)

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Then, the student has to pick at least 20ECTS amount the following programme specific courses list below:

10380 Quantum Optics 10 point Spring F4 (Tues 13-17, Fri 8-12)
10855 Advanced fabrication of micro- and nanostructures 10 point Autumn E2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) and Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17)
34032 Optical properties of solids 5 point Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17)
34041 Waveguide optics 5 point Spring F4B (Fri 8-12)
34042 Quantum photonic communication 5 point Autumn E5A (Wed 8-12)
34052 Nonlinear optics 10 point Autumn E3 (Tues 8-12, Fri 13-17)
34053 Numerical methods in photonics 5 point Spring F2A (Mon 13-17)
34062 Photonic integrated circuits 10 point Spring F3 (Tues 8-12, Fri 13-17)
34153 Physical concepts in optical communication 5 point Spring F3A (Tues 8-12)

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Proposed study plans

Note: 34046 is available in January and should be completed as early as possible.

The course 34043 is available in both spring and fall - In this case the third semester is suggested.

Polytechnical foundation

Programme specific courses

Thesis

Electives

1.Semester

34034\ Lasers and photonic systems

5 point

34032\ Optical properties of solids

5 point

10380\ Quantum Optics

10 point

12106 / 12101 / 12105 / 12100\ Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)

5 point

34046\ Experimental methods in photonics

5 point

2.Semester

34051\ Nanophotonics

10 point

34062\ Photonic integrated circuits

10 point

34053\ Numerical methods in photonics

5 point

42500 / 42504 / 42501\ Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)

5 point

3.Semester

34541\ Entrepreneurship in photonics and... Entrepreneurship in photonics and communications

5 point

34043\ Projects in Optics and Photonics

5 point

Elective courses

5 point

Elective courses

5 point

Elective courses

5 point

Elective courses

5 point

4.Semester

Master's thesis

30 point

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Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.