Introduction to Quantum Sensing
Introduction to Quantum Sensing covers operating principles and applications of quantum sensing and metrology, including light-matter interactions, spectroscopy, microscopy, sensors, clocks, and interferometry.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2007: 3.89 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.80 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Explain critical concepts in quantum mechanics, including Schrodinger’s equation, the uncertainty principle, and wave-particle duality, and relate these concepts to observed phenomena in atoms and atom-like quantum systems.
Identify quantum material platforms (such as neutral atoms, ions, and solid-state systems) and describe their defining characteristics relevant to sensing
Formulate operational principles of quantum sensing of physical quantities such as electromagnetic fields, inertial forces, temperature, pressure, etc.
Effectively communicate the benefits and challenges of various quantum sensing technologies
Numerically model quantum sensing systems in order to analyze their performance.
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Course map(E C E 220,PHYSICS 202, or 208) and (PHYSICS/E C E 235 or PHYSICS 241), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2007: 3.89 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.80 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
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Topics
- Light-matter interactions, atom spectroscopy, electron microscopy, quantum electric-field sensors, magnetometers, microwave and optical clocks, laser and matter-wave interferometry, and single-photon emission and detection.
Skills
- Explain critical concepts in quantum mechanics and relate them to observed phenomena in atoms and atom-like quantum systems.
- Formulate operational principles of quantum sensing for physical quantities like electromagnetic fields, inertial forces, temperature, and pressure.
- Numerically model quantum sensing systems to analyze their performance.
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