Fachgruppe Physik/Astronomie - Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis Sommersemester 2020

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Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis Sommersemester 2020

physics631	Quantum Optics Tu 14-16, Th 8-10, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	F. Vewinger
	Prerequisites:	Optics and Atomic Physics Lectures, Quantum Mechanics
	Contents:	The lecture will deal with the quantized version of the light field. We will discuss the (observable) differences between a classical and a quantum light field, and we will try to shed some light on the concept of a "photon". Special focus will be put on the description of the state of a field. While the density matrix contains all relevant information, it is in many cases infinite in size, and descriptions in phase space are more convenient. Some of them allow to distinguish between classical states (as the thermal Planck radiation) and non-classical states (as squeezed states or Schrödinger cat states). We will also discuss the problem of the interaction between a single atom and a quantized light field, the so-called Jaynes-Cummings model. The lecture is an experimental one, which means we will discuss how the theoretical concepts of quantum optics can be measured in the lab, and what signatures of the quantization are important. The course will cover: - Quantization of the light field - Classical and nonclassical states of the light field - Coherence properties of light fields - Phase-space representations and their measurement - Cavity QED - Schrödinger cat states - Introduction to quantum information theory
	Literature:	R. Loudon; The quantum theory of light (Oxford University Press 2000) G. J. Milburn, D. F. Walls; Quantum Optics (Springer 1994) D. Meschede; Optik, Licht und Laser (Teubner, Wiesbaden 2nd edition. 2005) M. O. Scully, M. S. Zubairy; Quantum Optics (Cambridge 1997) P. Meystre, M. Sargent; Elements of Quantum Optics (Springer 1999)
	Comments:	Lecture: 3 Teaching hours (3 Semesterwochenstunden) Exercises: 1 Teaching hour (1 Semesterwochenstunde) The exercises, in two hour blocks, alternate every two weeks with a lecture. Details: See ecampus for more details
physics636	Advanced Theoretical Particle Physics Mo 12-14, We 13, HS I, PI
	Instructor(s):	M. Drees
	Prerequisites:	Theoretical Particle Physics 1; some knowledge of quantum field theory is expected in some parts of the lecture.
	Contents:	Neutrino oscillations and neutrino masses; Grand Unified Theories; Supersymmetry
	Literature:	G. Ross, Grand Unified Theories, discusses both supersymmetric and non-supersymmetric GUTs. Drees, Godbole and Roy, Theory and Phenomenology of Sparticles, gives an in-depth treatment of supersymmetry, with emphasis on phenomenological aspects. Peskin and Schroeder, An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, treats the underlying formalism, but also contains many particle physics applications
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physics713	Particle Detectors and Instrumentation Mo 14-16, HS I, Tu 16, Konferenzraum II, PI 1.049, PI
	Instructor(s):	T.C. Jude, H. Schmieden
	Prerequisites:	Completed B.Sc. in Physics, with experience in quantum mechanics, atomic- and nuclear physics
	Contents:	Quark structure of mesons and baryons, nucleon excitation; electromagnetic probes, electron accelerators, photon beams, relativistic kinematics, interaction of radiation with matter, detectors for photons, leptons and hadrons; Main issue is the hands-on laboratory course: setup of detectors and experiment at ELSA, and a real experiment will be performed to observe excited states of the proton through meson production with high-energetic photon beams.
	Literature:	B. Povh, K. Rith, C. Scholz, F. Zetsche; Teilchen und Kerne (Springer, Heidelberg 6. Aufl. 2004) Perkins; Introduction to High Energy Physics (Cambridge University Press 4. Aufl. 2000) W. R. Leo; Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Detection (Springer, Heidelberg 2. Ed. 1994) K. Kleinknecht; Detektoren für Teilchenstrahlung (Teubner, Wiesbaden 4. überarb. Aufl. 2005)
	Comments:
physics718	Programming in Physics and Astronomy with C++ or Python Fr 8-10, Hörsaal des Meteorologischen Instituts, Auf dem Hügel 20
	Instructor(s):	T. Erben
	Prerequisites:	The course does not require prior programming knowledge. Basic knowledge on Unix/Linux is beneficial.
	Contents:	The Python-version of the course is offered in SS2020 A thorough introduction to scientific computing with the easy-to-learn, high-level programming language Python Introduction to numpy-arrays (primary Python-data structure for scientific computing) Introduction to the scientific-python modules (scipy) Interactive work / development with Python Plotting and visualization of scientific data with python (the matplotlib module) Version control / collaborative software development
	Literature:	All required course materials will be made available online.
	Comments:	Lectures Friday 8-10 (lecture room of the Meteorologisches Institut, Auf dem Hügel 20) IMPORTANT An own Laptop is required to attend lectures and exercises! Prior registration for the course is necessary via eCampus (https://ecampus.uni-bonn.de/goto_ecampus_crs_1650305.html). The number of participants is limited to 50 students and the spots are distributed on a first come-first serve basis.
physics719	BCGS intensive week (Test beam measurements with a pixel telescope at the DESY electron test beam) September 7th - 11th
	Instructor(s):	I. Gregor
	Prerequisites:	Bachelor in Physics
	Contents:	- overview on detectors for particle physics - passage of particles through matter - basics on tracking detectors with focus on semi-conductor detectors - important parameters for detector testing - radiation damage effects - taking data with a pixel telescope (electron tracks at DESY test beam) - data analysis [for questions please contact gregor[at]physik.uni-bonn.de ]
	Literature:	Will be provided.
	Comments:	The course is an all-week workshop at DESY in Hamburg starting on September 7th at 9:15. The Intensive Week will have lectures in the morning and hands-on exercises in the afternoon organised at the test beam facility at DESY. Travel support will be covered by BCGS and centrally organised at the end of June 2020.
physics739	Lecture on Advanced Topics in Photonics: Precision measurements in atomic physics Th 10-12, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	S. Stellmer
	Prerequisites:	Basic knowledge in atomic physics and laser physics, as obtained in the Bachelor Courses "Experimentalphysik III" and "Experimentalphysik IV".
	Contents:	The development of lasers marked the advent of a new era in precision measurements. In this lecture, we will cover a number of different topics, mainly in the fields of atomic physics. The tentative program: Lecture 0: Introduction Lecture 1: Ramsey spectroscopy Lecture 2: Optical clocks 1 Lecture 3: Optical clocks 2 Lecture 4: Hydrogen spectroscopy 1 Lecture 5: Hydrogen spectroscopy 2 Lecture 6: Highly charged ions Lecture 7: EDM measurements Lecture 8: Inertial sensing Lecture 9: Pulsar timing
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	Comments:	Lectures will be on Thursdays 10-12, tutorials on Tuesdays 8-10. We are planning for an all-online semester of teaching. The first lecture will be on April 23. More information will follow.
physics740	Hands-on Seminar: Experimental Optics and Atomic Physics Mo 9-11, IAP
	Dozent(en):	M. Weitz u.M.
	Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:	Optik- und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik
	Inhalt:	Diodenlaser Optische Resonatoren Akustooptische Modulatoren Spektroskopie Radiofrequenztechnik Spannungsdoppelbrechung und vieles mehr
	Literatur:	wird gestellt
	Bemerkungen:	Vorbesprechung ausnahmsweise in diesem Semester erst am Montag, den 18.5.20, um 9 c.t., Hörsaal IAP, 1. Stock Wegelerstr. 8 Seminartermine ab 18.5.20 Anmerkung: Das Seminar setzt einen uneingeschränkten Laborbetrieb voraus. Falls dies zum angekündigten Zeitpunkt aufgrund der Corona-Situation noch nicht möglich ist, müsste das Seminar verschoben werden.
physics773	Physics in Medicine: Fundamentals of Medical Imaging Mo 10-12, We 12, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz
	Prerequisites:	BSc
	Contents:	Introduction to physical imaging methods and medical imaging (1) Physical fundamentals of transmission computer tomography (Röntgen-CT), positron emission computer´tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (1a) detectors, instrumentation, data acquisition, tracer, image reconstruction, BOLD effect (1b) applications: analysis of structure and function (2) Neuromagnetic (MEG) and Neuroelectrical (EEG) Imaging (2a) Basics of neuroelectromagnetic activity, source models (2b) instrumentation, detectors, SQUIDs (2c) signal analysis, source imaging, inverse problems, applications
	Literature:	1. H. Morneburg (Hrsg.): Bildgebende Systeme für die medizinische Diagnostik, Siemens, 3. Aufl. 2. P. Bösiger: Kernspin-Tomographie für die medizinische Diagnostik, Teubner 3. Ed. S. Webb: The Physics of Medical Imaging, Adam Hilger, Bristol 4. O. Dössel: Bildgebende Verfahren in der Medizin, Springer, 2000 5. W. Buckel: Supraleitung, VCH Weinheim, 1993 6. E. Niedermeyer/F.H. Lopes da Silva; Electroencephalography, Urban & Schwarzenberg, 1998 More literature will be offered
	Comments:	Beginning: April 15, 2020
physics775	Nuclear Reactor Physics We 10-12, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	F. Klein
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	Preamble: This lecture was a part of the regular scheme over decades at the university of Bonn, given in summer terms. After leave of absence of the last lecturer in charge it was removed from the written lecture announcements, but is now again offered for continuation for at least the running term to comply with the relevance of the subject. By dictate of rules following the Corona crises classical lectures in halls are not adequate for the time being. As for all other lectures ways to present the lectures by online transmission are presently investigated and prepared. Corresponding information will be communicated as soon as possible. (Planned) contents: In broad society Nuclear Fission Reactors are mostly known for their role in production of electrical energy. However, their importance goes much beyond: breeding of important radionuclides for medical and technical applications (also of fissionable material for nuclear weapons, unfortunately), sourcing neutrons for fundamental and material research, providing high neutrino fluxes for measurements of neutrino properties and more. The lecture will elaborate on the underlying nuclear physics, basic principles of nuclear reactor operation and control, waste management (storage, transmutation e.g.), analysis of severe accidents and aforementioned applications. The current research, status and perspectives of fusion reactors will also be addressed, tentatively by invitation of an original researcher involved in the projects at Garching and Greifswald.
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	Comments:	2 h per week, no separate excercises, limited oral practicing included in lectures, dates and ways of performance of lectures to be decided and communicated
physics652	Seminar on Quantum Optics and Technology Mo 14-16, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	D. Meschede
	Prerequisites:	Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Physics
	Contents:	We will discuss central experiments of quantum optics and applications in quantum technology. Due to Covid-19 contraints the seminar may be hold in terms of an online course.
	Literature:	The seminar will be based on original articles. The assigments will be handed out during the first session on April 20 2020, 14 c.t. Note: Early birds may receive a topic by contacting us any time before April 20.
	Comments:	- The reading period sould be at least 4 weeks. - The talks will have a length of 45 min. - Two weeks before your talk a draft of all slided must be presented with your tutor. - No later than one week before your talk a test talk must be given.
physics655	Seminar on low temperature physics Mo 16-18, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	E. Soergel
	Prerequisites:	Bachelor of Science
	Contents:	Low temperature physics starts with the supplying of low temperatures, and their measurement. Furthermore, a series of fascinating physics such as the superfluidity or the much better known superconductivity occur at low temperatures only. This seminar is intended to give an overview on low temperature physics from the experimental point of view (garnished with a couple of theoretical topics).
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physics656	Seminar Medical Physics: Physical Fundamentals of Medical Imaging Mo 14-16, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz
	Prerequisites:	Bsc
	Contents:	Physical Imaging Methods and Medical Imaging of Brain Functions Emission Computer Tomography (PET) - basics - tracer imaging - functional imaging with PET Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - basics - functional MRI - diffusion tensor imaging - tracer imaging Biological Signals: Bioelectricity, Biomagnetism - basics - recordings (EEG/MEG) - SQUIDs - source models - inverse problems
	Literature:	1. O. Dössel: Bildgebende Verfahren in der Medizin, Springer, 2000 2. H. Morneburg (Hrsg.): Bildgebende Systeme für die medizinische Diagnostik, Siemens, 3. Aufl. 3. H. J. Maurer / E. Zieler (Hrsg.): Physik der bildgebenden Verfahren in der Medizin, Springer 4. P. Bösiger: Kernspin-Tomographie für die medizinische Diagnostik, Teubner 5. Ed. S. Webb: The Physics of Medical Imaging, Adam
	Comments:	Beginning: April 20, 2020 Time: Mo 14 - 16 and one lecture to be arranged
physics658	Seminar on modern topics in the theory of strong interactions Th 10-12, HS, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	U. Meißner, M. Petschlies, C. Urbach
	Prerequisites:	AQT, QFT I
	Contents:	In this seminar we will cover modern topics in the theory of strong interactions. This will in particular cover topics in: nuclear lattice effective field theory lattice QCD scattering in finite volume numerical simulations of QFTs
	Literature:	Will be topic dependent and discussed during the first week.
	Comments:	We will start April 23rd, probably with a video meeting.
6820	Research Internship Data analysis, detectors and numerical simulations at BGO-OD (ELSA) and COMPASS (CERN) pr., all day, 3-4 weeks, applications to schmieden@physik.uni-bonn.de
	Instructor(s):	H. Schmieden
	Prerequisites:	Physik V (Nuclear and Particle Physics) or equivalent
	Contents:	Setup and test of detector components and Monte Carlo simulations for the COMPASS@CERN and BGO-OD@ELSA experiments. Data analysis using ROOT.
	Literature:	Leo, Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments Povh, Rith, Scholze, Nuclei and Particles Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles Cahn and Goldhaber, Particle Physics
	Comments:	Duration 2 – 4 weeks (part time), by individual agreement
6822	Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Proton-Proton-Collisions at the LHC (D/E) (http://hep1.physik.uni-bonn.de) lab, whole day, ~4 weeks, preferred during off-teaching terms, by appointment, PI
	Instructor(s):	M. Cristinziani, J. Dingfelder, E. von Törne
	Prerequisites:	Lecture(s) on Particle Physics
	Contents:	Within 4 weeks students receive an overview/insight of the research carried out in our research group. Topics: Analyses of data taken with the ATLAS Experiment at the LHC especially: Higgs and Top physics, tau-final states and b-tagging The exact schedule depends on the number of applicants appearing at the same time.
	Literature:	will be handed out
	Comments:	Early application is required Contacts: J. Dingfelder, E. von Törne, T. Lenz, M. Cristinziani
6825	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Experimenten zur Laserspektroskopie und anderer Präzisionsmessungen; Mitwirkung an den Forschungsprojekten der Arbeitsgruppe pr, ganztägig, Dauer: n. Vereinb. 2-6 Wochen, PI
	Instructor(s):	S. Stellmer
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	Small experimental or theoretical projects in relation to our main research work.
	Literature:
	Comments:
6826	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Neurophysik, Computational Physics, Zeitreihenanalyse pr, ganztägig, ca. 4 Wochen, n. Vereinb., HISKP u. Klinik für Epileptologie
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz u.M.
	Prerequisites:	basics of programming language
	Contents:	This laboratory course provides insight into the current research activities of the Neurophysics group. Introduction to time series analysis techniques, neuronal modelling, complex networks. Opportunity for original research on a topic of own choice, with concluding presentation to the group.
	Literature:	Working materials will be provided.
	Comments:	Contact: Prof. Dr. K. Lehnertz email: klaus.lehnertz@ukbonn.de
6834	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Vorbereitung und Durchführung optischer und atomphysikalischer Experimente, Mitwirkung an Forschungsprojekten der Arbeitsgruppe / Laboratory in the Research Group: Preparation and conduction of optical and atomic physics experiments, Participation at research projects of the group (D/E) pr, ganztägig, 2-6 Wochen n. Vereinb., IAP
	Dozent(en):	M. Weitz u.M.
	Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:	Optik und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik
	Inhalt:	Studenten soll frühzeitig die Möglichkeit geboten werden, an aktuellen Forschungsthemen aus dem Bereich der experimentellen Quantenoptik mitzuarbeiten: Ultrakalte atomare Gase, Bose-Einstein-Kondensation, kollektive photonische Quanteneffekte. Die genaue Themenstellung des Praktikums erfolgt nach Absprache.
	Literatur:	wird gestellt
	Bemerkungen:	Homepage der Arbeitsgruppe: https://www.qo.uni-bonn.de/
6838	Praktische Übungen zur Bildgebung und Bildverarbeitung in der Medizin pr, Kliniken Venusberg (Teilnahme am Seminar "Medizinische Physik" erforderlich)
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz, C. Berg, W. Block, P. Trautner
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	Continuation of topics addressed in lecture and seminar; examples of medical imaging in prenatal diagnosis, radiology, and neurosciences.
	Literature:
	Comments:	Dates to be arranged during the semester.
astro821	Astrophysics of galaxies Th 15:00-18, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises: 1 hr. by appointment
	Instructor(s):	P. Kroupa
	Prerequisites:	see web page
	Contents:	see web page
	Literature:	see web page
	Comments:	see web page
astro8402	X-ray astronomy Fr 13-15, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises: 1 hr. by appointment
	Instructor(s):	T. Reiprich
	Prerequisites:	Introductory astronomy course.
	Contents:	X-rays are emitted from regions where the Universe is hot and wild. The lecture will provide an overview of modern X-ray observations of all major X-ray sources. This includes, e.g., comets and planets in our solar system; Galactic systems like extrasolar planets, cool and hot stars, remnants of exploded stars, isolated white dwarfs and neutron stars, cataclysmic variables, close binaries with neutron stars and black holes, hot interstellar medium, and the Galactic center region; extragalactic X-ray sources like spiral and elliptical galaxies, galaxy clusters, intergalactic medium, and active galactic nuclei, i.e., supermassive black holes lurking in the centres of galaxies. The X-ray emission and absorption processes as well as current and future space-based instruments used to carry out such observations will be described, including the eROSITA space telescope to be launched in 2019. In the accompanying lab sessions, the participants will learn how to download, reduce, and analyze professional X-ray data from a satellite observatory.
	Literature:	A script of the lecture notes will be provided.
	Comments:
astro847	Optical Observations Fr 11-13, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises: Mo 9
	Instructor(s):	T. Schrabback, M. Tewes
	Prerequisites:	Astronomy introduction classes
	Contents:	Optical CCD and near infrared imaging, conducting and planning observing runs, detectors, data reduction, catalogue handling, astrometry, coordinate systems, photometry, spectroscopy, photometric redshifts, basic weak lensing data analysis, current surveys, ground-based data versus Hubble Space Telescope observations, how to write observing proposals. Practical experience is gained by obtaining and analysing multi-filter CCD imaging observations of galaxy clusters using the 50cm telescope on the AIfA rooftop.
	Literature:	Frederick R. Chromey: To Measure the Sky
	Comments:	The class has a strong focus on hands-on observations and data analysis. It should be particularly useful for students who consider conducting a master's thesis project which involves the analysis of optical imaging data from professional telescopes (e.g. wide-field imaging data or Hubble Space Telescope observations).
astro849	Multiwavelength observations of galaxy clusters Mo 16-17:30, Raum 0.008, AIfA Exercises: 1 hr. by appointment
	Instructor(s):	T. Reiprich, F. Pacaud
	Prerequisites:	Introductory astronomy course.
	Contents:	Aims of the course: To introduce the students into the largest clearly defined structures in the Universe, clusters of galaxies. In modern astronomy, it has been realized that a full understanding of objects cannot be achieved by looking at just one waveband. Different phenomena become apparent only in certain wavebands, e.g., the most massive visible component of galaxy clusters -- the intracluster gas -- cannot be detected with optical telescopes. Moreover, some phenomena, e.g., radio outbursts from supermassive black holes, influence others like the X- ray emission from the intracluster gas. In this course, the students will acquire a synoptic, multiwavelength view of galaxy groups and galaxy clusters. Contents of the course: The lecture covers galaxy cluster observations from all wavebands, radio through gamma-ray, and provides a comprehensive overview of the physical mechanisms at work. Specifically, the following topics will be covered: galaxies and their evolution, physics and chemistry of the hot intracluster gas, relativistic gas, active supermassive black holes, cluster weighing methods, Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect, gravitational lensing, radio halos and relics, tailed radio galaxies, and the most energetic events in the Universe since the big bang: cluster mergers.
	Literature:	Lecture script and references therein.
	Comments:
astro851	Stellar and solar coronae Th 13-15:15, Raum 0.01, MPIfR Exercises: 1 hr. by appointment
	Instructor(s):	M. Massi
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	T Tauri (young stellar systems not yet in Main Sequence) and RS CVn systems (evolved stellar systems that already left the Main Sequence), although very diverse systems, have similar flare activities observed at radio and X-ray wavelengths. The flares in both systems are several orders of magnitude stronger than those of the Sun. The origin of this activity, defined "coronal activity", depends on the convective zone, the rotation, the formation and dissipation of magnetic fields. In general terms: This is a mechanism of the same type as on the Sun, but enforced by the binary nature of these systems. In these lectures we will explore a link between the amplification of initial magnetic fields by dynamo action in several rotating systems ( Sun, binary systems and accretion discs around black holes) and the release of magnetic energy into a corona where particles are accelerated. Together with the basic theory there will be as well illustrated the latest progress in the research on stellar coronal emission derived from recent space missions and high-resolution radio observations.
	Literature:	The Solar Corona. Golub and Pasachoff
	Comments:
6952	Seminar on theoretical dynamics Fr 14-16, Raum 3.010, AIfA
	Instructor(s):	P. Kroupa
	Prerequisites:	see web page
	Contents:	see web page
	Literature:	see web page
	Comments:	see web page
6953	Seminar on stellar systems: star clusters and dwarf galxies Tu 16:15-17:45, Raum 3.010, AIfA
	Instructor(s):	P. Kroupa
	Prerequisites:	see web page
	Contents:	see web page
	Literature:	see web page
	Comments:	see web page
6954	Seminar on galaxy clusters Th 15-17, Raum 0.006, AIfA
	Instructor(s):	T. Reiprich
	Prerequisites:	Introductory astronomy course.
	Contents:	The students will report about up-to-date research work on galaxy clusters based on scientific papers.
	Literature:	Will be provided.
	Comments: