A case study is a lecture on three hours only aiming is to tell the complete “story” of a quantum device or a quantum effect from the discovery or realsation to today’s impact on the scientific community and even to society. The challenge is to be exhaustive within the time limit, i.e. to give the theoretical basis, describe the quantum nature of the effect and explain how it is possible to measure it.
A few examples to give you an idea of what it is about are: Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID), single-photon detection, a concrete example of light trapping (atoms, dielectric spheres, etc.), the Aharonov-Bohm effect, quantum cascade lasers,...
The aim is to illustrate a concrete case that demonstrates the quantum effect and makes it visible, bearing in mind that the lecture has to be adapted for the knowelefge of M1 students.
In this course, you will learn tools and ideas developed by statistical physics to deal with "complex systems". These tools can be used in different contexts, including economics and social sciences where the modelling of collective phenomena, crises, panics, and discontinuities, is more necessary than ever.
The seminar takes place on Wednesdays at 1:30pm in the lecture room Conf IV room. It is held in alternation with the physics department’s colloquium. The list is updated often.
