Lecture on Ultracold Quantum Gases

Prof. Immanuel Bloch, Dr. S. Fölling, Dr. U. Schneider

3h Lecture +1h Journal Club (+2h Problem sets)

When: Monday, Wednesday 10-12 c.t.
Start Date: Monday, Oct 17.
Where: Schellingstrasse 4 (H), 1st Floor, Room H107

The course gives an introduction into the field of ultracold quantum gases. The lectures are combined with a weekly journal club, where we discuss original publications related to the course. Additional problem sets supplement the course.

Tutorials

When: Wednesday 4pm, Thursday 4pm
Start Date:  second semester week.
Where: Schellingstrasse 4 (H), 1st Floor, Room H107

Journal Club

When: Wednesday 11am-12pm
Start Date: Wednesday, Oct 26.
Where: Schellingstrasse 4 (H), 1st Floor, Room H107

In the weekly journal club we will discuss original publications related to the course. The selected papers will be posted on the Website and should be read prior to the Journal Club.

Grading

The course is offered as a "Wahlpflichtvorlesung" within the Physics Masters program of LMU or the corresponding "Diplom" program. Grading will be done through oral examinations at the end of the course. An active participation in the tutorials and the Journal club is required to take the final examination!

In order to be admitted to the final exam, we in particular require that you "do" 75% of the problems. A problem is accepted as "done" if the solution presented is serious and reasonable, even if the correct result is not obtained. You can hand in solutions in pairs, but both partners need to be able to explain their work on the blackboard.