Electromagnetism, Waves & Optics: From Classical Fields to Quantum Light

This lecture establishes the fundamental principles of oscillations and periodic motion, which are essential for understanding wave phenomena in electromagnetism and optics.

Building on the concept of oscillations, this lecture introduces the wave properties of light and the foundational idea of wave-particle duality, crucial for understanding light's behavior.

This lecture connects classical electromagnetism (Maxwell's theory) with special relativity, demonstrating how the principles of light propagation necessitate a relativistic framework.

Moving from classical waves to quantum optics, this lecture introduces Mach-Zehnder interferometers and beam splitters, illustrating quantum superposition and interference phenomena.

This lecture delves into advanced quantum states like squeezed vacuum states, building on the previous understanding of quantum optics and preparing for more complex quantum field theories.

This final lecture introduces the foundational concepts of Quantum Electrodynamics, unifying electromagnetism with quantum mechanics and providing a glimpse into advanced theoretical physics.