M. AMO History and In the beginning there was light...intro to (quantized) EM fields.
W. Casimir Effect. Semiclassical field-matter interactions [EM toolbox]
F. EM field-matter semi-classical interaction [EM toolbox]

(B) Ch 2-3 [skim- review]
[Fox] Ch., 7-7.3
(B) Ch 4.1 & Appendix 6S

Video link of day 2: quantum zero point energy and the Casimir cavity effect controversy.

Deeper look: link to paper note on EM Field quantization

M. Time-dependent perturbation theory [QM toolbox] (Worksheet)
W. Fermi's Golden rule for adults. [QM toolbox]
F. Absorption, emission and cross-section. [B] 4.2 (Worksheet)

(B) Ch 2.8
or (Fox) 9.1
(B) Ch 4.2

Hydrogen orbital app, dipole transition geometry ~|k||r|

M. Dipole approx. Selection rules [B] 4.3
W. Selection rules, parity. [B] 4.5-4.6
F. Spontaneous emission. [B] 4.2-4.3, 4.7

(B) Ch 4.3-4.7

Dipole transition simulations, real-time wavefuntion evolution.

Optional review video on hydogenic wavefuction visualization

(B) Ch 4

Recent literature: Where is the oscillator strength of a molecule?
Basics on spectral lines

Lamp discharge PhET

M. Polyelectronic systems.Pseudo-potentials. Central field approximation.
W. Calculating the electronic structure of Francium (worksheet)
F. Mid-Term (in-class 1-hr)

(B) Ch 6/7-8

Mathematica: Hydrogen orbital app. Hartree-Fock variational app for second row atom.

Optional worksheet: wavefunction singlet vs. triplets

The inpsirational history of Francium.

M. Two-level coherent quantum mechanics.
W. Rabi oscillations. Strong field vs. weak field limit.
F. Quantum Coherence. Bloch sphere qubit states.

(Fox) Ch 9.3-9.4

Was sind Rabi oszillationen? (translation given in Friday's video lecture)

Mollow triplets and Autler-Townes Effect-UMich note on the consequence of problem 9.5 in Fox on "dressed" quantum states.

M. AC Stark effect. Magnetic splitting.
W. Bloch sphere qubit states. Interference, Ramsey fringes and NMR. (Fox 9.4)
F.Magnetic Feilds. Applications to NMR and spin echo.[9.4]. Single qubits. (Fox 13.2)
Act I: The Qubit Facts of Life

(Fox) Ch 9, 13

Optional Video: Qubits for the lay scientist

Having "The Talk" on Quantum Computing (by S. Aaronson and Z. Weinersmith)

Ramsey fringes and Bloch sphere simulation (.nb)

($$) MRI Physics; imaging coherent spin precession

M. Density matrix mechanics. High field effects: Cavity-enhanced interactions. [10.4]
W. Quantum logic gates [13.1-2]
F. Act II: The Qubit Facts of Life [13.2-13.3,14.1] [Worksheet]
[play script ]

(Fox) Ch 9, 13

Optional deeper look: Jaynes-Cummings Model, (video by I. Bloch) Also see, Fox 10.4 and optional derivation. What is a exciton-polariton (video)?

Video: Quantum technology, promise or hype?

Public video: How does a quantum computer work?

M. Memorial Day
W. Quantum computing Lab. Bell state and coding Grover's algorithm.Go to IBM Quantum console.
F. Quantum teleportation workshop. [14.1-5]
How to teleport? A class worksheet. (full solutions)

Single photon interference simulator
Optional Supplement: Alice and Bob teleport a qubit [Full course on quantum computing] ( J. Watrous, UWaterloo)
IBM Quantum Code Composer
Python Code for a Teleportation

M. Special topics: EPR Paradox, summary of modern AMO core topics Short class play on teleportation. "Alice and Bob have a Bell State"
W. 5 min term prensentations (AMO Class Handout)
F. AMO Course Review

EPR Paradox video , Quantum teleportion for the lay public (1M views)

Hyperbole or hope? Hear Nature Publishing's elevator pitch on the Quantum Internet.

Monday June 12, Final Exam, 12:00
(2 hours)

Course textbooks:
[B] Physics of Atoms and Molecules (1st Ed.), B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain [this is the primary class text]
[2nd edition is somewhat better, but is not free]

[Fox] Quantum Optics, M. Fox, Oxford Press

Optional Supplementary references:
(Q) Qiskit: Quantum Computing (coding-based) text
(D) Optical Properties of Solids, Mildred S. Dresselhuas, MIT Class Notes
(M) McIntryre, Quantum Mechanics, Pearson