The aim of the course is to introduce the matter of quantum optics, from the basic concepts up to explain latest developments and topics of actual research. The theoretical analysis walks with a description of more important experiments.
Elements of optics, Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, Structure of matter
Biophysics, Light matter interaction, spectroscopy, imaging, elements of molecular and cell biology, applications in the biomedical field
Use of microscopes and laser sources, biological biomedical and clinical applications
Prerequisites
Quantum mechanics, Structure of matter, Optics
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 150
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 48
Further information
Office hours: on appointment
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Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Advanced microscopy techniques (Multiphoton, FLIM, CARS, SHG, SRS, random Access). Methods of optical manipulation of biological samples. Morpho-funtional imaging of biological tissues. Biomedical imaging applied to clinical aspects. Guided tour to labs and examples of measurements.