Teaching
Educating the next generation of quantum and photonic scientists
Course Offerings
Cutting-edge curriculum in photonics and quantum technology
Chip-Level Photonics
This course has been tailored to provide the basics to develop photonic chips for optical processors, at an undergraduate level.
Key Topics
- •Concepts in Photonics
- •Computational Photonics
- •VLSI Photonics
- •Case studies (adaptable with time)
Teaching Assistant
Quantum Entaglement and Quantum Computation
A convenient introduction to optical entanglement physics leading to quantum computing aspects with relevant computational modelling and programming
Key Topics
- •Basics of Quantum Technology
- •Quantum States Algebra
- •Entanglement and Quantum Information
- •Quantum Computing
Teaching Assistant
Quantum Transport and Logic Gates
A rigorous introduction to quantum transport and device-level quantum computation, integrating mesoscopic physics, Green’s function techniques, and computational modeling to understand how quantum logic devices are physically realized.
Key Topics
- •Quantum Basics
- •Quantum Transport
- •Computational Quantum Theory
- •Computational Quantum Gates and Circuits
Teaching Assistant
Machiraju Karthikeya and Rithvik Gurukishan
Non-Linear Optics and Quantum Technology
A focused study of non-linear photonics and its role in quantum technologies, covering parametric processes, coupled wave interactions, and optical qubit generation.
Key Topics
- •Non-linear Optics
- •Coupled Wave Analyses
- •Optical phase and frequency conversion
- •Optical Non-linearity and Qubits
Teaching Assistant
Lab Equipment
Core hardware used across our photonics and quantum experiments, labeled with a quick reference description.
Automated Optical Experiment Bench
Motorized optical bench with camera capture for repeatable alignment, data logging, and rapid photonics prototyping.
FPGA Visualization Cabinet
FPGA kits with visualization panels for real-time digital signal processing, control, and rapid hardware-in-the-loop experiments.
Microwave Scanner (Photonics)
Scanning setup for microwave and photonic component characterization, enabling spectrum mapping and S-parameter studies.
Multifilament 3D Printer
Multi-material 3D printer used to prototype optomechanical fixtures, housings, and custom alignment jigs for lab builds.
Optical Bench (Adlabs)
Vibration-isolated optical bench for free-space photonics experiments, beam routing, and interferometric measurements.
Optical Devices Cabinet
Organized cabinet of lenses, filters, fiber components, and coupling hardware for rapid experiment swaps.
Optomechanics Cabinet
Mounts, rails, posts, and precision positioners to build stable optical setups with fine alignment control.
Supportive Electronics Cabinet
Power supplies, drivers, and measurement electronics that support lasers, detectors, and motion stages during experiments.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe in hands-on learning where theory meets practice. Our courses combine rigorous mathematical foundations with laboratory experiments and computational projects.
Students engage with cutting-edge research problems from day one, working alongside faculty on real experiments. This immersive approach prepares graduates for leadership roles in academia and industry.
We emphasize interdisciplinary thinking, encouraging students to draw connections between photonics, quantum mechanics, materials science, and computer science.