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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
FYS.513

Quantum Photonics - Foundations and Applications, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Course code
FYS.513
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marco Ornigotti
Responsible teacher:
Robert Fickler
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Starting from 1.8.2024:
Physics Studies 100 %
  • From Classical to Quantum Optics
  • Quantum Properties of the Electromagnetic Field
  • Foundations of Quantum Theory
  • Light-Matter Interaction
  • Quantum Theory of Optical Components
  • Applications (Qu. Computation, Qu. Cryptography, Qu. Imaging, Qu. Sensing,...)
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

16.10.2025 16.10.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
26.11.2025 26.11.2025
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
08.01.2026 08.01.2026
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)

Participation in teaching

25.08.2025 12.10.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)