Dr. Schibli’s research is focused on precision optical metrology and the discovery of novel tools, methods, and materials that aid the progress in this field. Part of the current research effort is devoted towards optical precision measurements and a better understanding and controlling of the quantum noise limits in lasers and laser-based measurements. His group is working on extremely low phase noise systems (optical and microwave) and their applications in a large range of fields. Recent achievements span from pulsed lasers with record-low timing jitter, timing measurements in the yoctosecond regime, ultralow noise photonic microwave generation and characterization and the development and characterization of novel, ultra-compact optical atomic clocks. Current efforts are aimed in part at novel tomography methods for functional brain imaging and long-baseline optical interferometry for astrophysical observations.
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precision optical metrology, optical frequency combs, low-phase noise lasers, photonic microwave generation and characterization, optical and electronic properties of low-dimensional materials, ultrafast physics, ultrafast lasers, ultrafast materials, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, laser dynamics, frequency and time-resolved laser spectroscopy, atomic, molecular, and optical physics, AMO, high-resolution timing measurements, molecular clocks, compact optical clocks
PHYS 2130 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Its Applications
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2022
Learn about a leading edge of physics and engineering along with its applications to much of modern technology. Topics include quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state and nuclear physics. Applications discussed may include special relatively, lasers, diodes/transistors, nuclear energy, quantum computing and encryption. Third semester of introductory sequence for science and engineering students. Physics majors should take PHYS 2170 instead of this course. May be taken concurrently with PHYS 2150.
PHYS 2170 - Foundations of Modern Physics
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Fall 2023
Covers special relativity, quantum mechanics and atomic structure. Completes the three-semester sequence of general physics for physics and engineering physics majors. Normally taken with the laboratory PHYS 2150. Degree credit not granted for this course and PHYS 2130.
PHYS 4410 - Quantum Mechanics 2
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2024
Extends quantum mechanics to include perturbation theory and its applications to atomic fine structure, multi-particle systems, interactions with external forces, the periodic table and dynamical processes including electromagnetic transition rates.
PHYS 5160 - Fundamentals of Optics and Lasers
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2024
Covers the basic physic of lasers. Topics include basics of optical resonators and gaussian beam propagation, stimulated emission, laser threshold conditions, laser linewidth, q-switching and mode locking of lasers, tuning of Cw lasers, and specifics of various common lasers.
