EE-440: Photonic systems and technologyThe physics of optical communication components and their applications to communication systems will be covered. The course is intended to present the operation principles of contemporary optical communication systems employing optical fibers and modern op ...
EE-490(a): Lab in acousticsApply the knowledge acquired in Audio lectures (room acoustics, acoustic material characterization, loudspeaker measurements, etc.), and provide additional useful illustrations (full wave simulations on COMSOL Multiphysics to better understand some physica ...
MICRO-421: Computational optical imagingModern imaging systems combine traditional optical devices (lenses, endoscopes, cameras, laser scanners, etc) with digital computers. In this course we learn how to use computational tools to simulate the optical system and combine them with neural networ ...
PHYS-453: Quantum electrodynamics and quantum opticsThis course develops the quantum theory of electromagnetic radiation from the principles of quantum electrodynamics. It will cover historic developments (coherent states, squeezed states, quantum theory of spontaneous emission) and moreover modern developm ...
COM-309: Introduction to quantum information processingInformation is processed in physical devices. In the quantum regime the concept of classical bit is replaced by the quantum bit. We introduce quantum principles, and then quantum communications, key distribution, quantum entropy, and spin dynamics. No prio ...
CS-471: Advanced multiprocessor architectureMultiprocessors are basic building blocks for all computer systems. This course covers the architecture and organization of modern multiprocessors, prevalent accelerators (e.g., GPU, TPU), and datacenters. It includes a research project on multiprocessors ...
CH-448: PhotomedicineThe most important clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications of light will be described. In addition, this course will address the principles governing the interactions between light and biological tissues, their optical properties and basic concept ...
MICRO-561: Fundamentals of biomicroscopyIntroduction to the basic operational principles of the most commonly used optical microscopes such as widefield and fluorescence.
Introduction to essential microscopy components such as lenses, objectives, filters, cameras and light sources. ...
PHYS-464: Solid state systems for quantum informationThis course will give an overview of the experimental state of the art of quantum technology for Quantum Information Processing (QIP). We will explore some of the most promising approaches for realizing quantum hardware and critically assess each approach' ...
ME-469: Nano-scale heat transferIn this course we study heat transfer (and energy conversion) from a microscopic perspective. First we focus on understanding why classical laws (i.e. Fourier Law) are what they are and what are their limits of validity. Next we discuss emerging opportunit ...
MICRO-422: Lasers: theory and modern applicationsThis course gives an introduction to Lasers by both considering fundamental principles and applications. Topics that are covered include the theory of lasers, laser resonators and laser dynamics.
In addition to the basic concepts, a variety of interesting ...
PHYS-318: Optics IIIntroduction aux concepts de base de l'optique classique et moderne. Les étudiants acquièrent des outils pour comprendre et analyser les phénomènes optiques et pour pouvoir concevoir des systèmes optiques divers. ...
PHYS-744: Advanced Topics in Quantum Sciences and TechnologiesThis course provides an in-depth treatment of the latest experimental and theoretical topics in quantum sciences and technologies, including for example quantum sensing, quantum optics, cold atoms, theory of quantum measurements and open dissipative quantu ...
PHYS-317: Optics IL'optique est un vieux domaine qui touche à beaucoup de sujets modernes, des techniques expérimentales aux applications courantes. Ce premier cours traite plusieurs aspects de base de l'optique: propagation, dispersion, interférence, diffraction, polarisat ...
PHYS-745: Spin DynamicsThe course is conceived in the perspective of understanding the fundamentals of spintronics. This implies learning about magnetism at the quantum mechanical level, mechanisms for spin relaxation and spin transport, including Berry phase. Various forms of ...
EE-340: Introduction to photonicsCe cours introduit les spécificités des techniques relevant de l'optique moderne, en particulier les aspects touchant à la fréquence extrêmement élevée de l'onde et ceux liés à l'émission et la détection de la lumière basés sur sa nature quantique, pour ma ...
