| Unit name | Quantum Device Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM0027 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Coimbatore Balram |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
Quantum information theory, Quantum Light & Matter. |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit continues the theme of the Quantum Engineering programme by taking the theory and models of the co-requisite units and putting them into practice. Optoelectronic and related quantum optical devices encompass a large range of modern technologies, from fibre optics to silicon semiconductors, and students will gain both theoretical and practical experience in a wide range of examples of specific components. Importantly, these components lend themselves to integration into larger devices and systems, which will also be addressed in the course, bringing engineering techniques to bear on the problems of quantum technology. There is a practical component that will include visits to laboratories and/or fabrication facilities.
Topics to be covered will include: a review of applied classical optics, non-linear photon sources, subPoissonian and squeezed states, single photon sources (dots, NV centres), photon detectors, theory of waveguiding, single photon interference, multi-photon interference and limits to visibility, introduction to quantum key distribution systems, introduction to optically detected magnetic resonance, introduction to linear optics schemes; quantum engineering techniques including electronics and cryogenics.
Upon completion of the course students should:
Transferrable skills include:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Assessment for this graduate-style course will be a written report on an approved topic of practical interest in quantum technology totalling approximately 3000 words.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
