************************************ * QUANTUM OPTICS AND ATOM OPTICS * * IN AUSTRALASIA * * * * * * * * MONTHLY NEWSLETTER * * VOL VI, NO 12 * * * * December 1998 * * * * ISSN 1325-6467 * * * Edited by: Bill Munro * \ | / * Physics, University of Queensland, * \__|__/ * QLD 4072, Australia. * | * email: billm@physics.uq.edu.au Available on WWW at: * | * phone: +61 7 3365 2422 http://www.anu.edu.au * | * fax: +61 7 3365 1242 /Physics/newsletter * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENTS 0. PROBLEMS 1. ABSTRACTS 2. CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. WANTED TO BUY/SELL 4. SITUATIONS VACANT 5. MISC NEWS ______________________________________________________________________________ ******************************************************************************* 0. EDITORIAL NOTE Welcome to the 12th and last newsletter newsletter of the year. ******************************************************************************* 1. ABSTRACTS Title: Representations of the Weyl group and Wigner functions for SU(3) Authors: D.J. Rowe, B.C. Sanders, H. de Guise Comments: RevTex file, 11 pages with 2 figures http://xxx.lanl.gov/abs/math-ph/9811012 Abstract: Bases for SU(3) irreps are constructed on a space of three-particle tensor products of two-dimensional harmonic oscillator wave functions. The Weyl group is represented as the symmetric group of permutations of the particle coordinates of these space. Wigner functions for SU(3) are expressed as products of SU(2) Wigner functions and matrix elements of Weyl transformations. The constructions make explicit use of dual reductive pairs which are shown to be particularly relevant to problems in optics and quantum interferometry. Authors: J.-J. Shi, B. C. Sanders and S.-H. Pan Title: Optical-Phonon Modes and Electron-Phonon Interaction in Arbitrary Semiconductor Planar Microcavities" http://publish.aps.org//eprint/gateway/eplist/aps1998oct21_003 Abstract: Within the framework of the dielectric continuum model, we solve the optical-phonon modes in an arbitrary semiconductor quantum well planar microcavity (MC) using the transfer matrix method and derive the dispersion relation for the interface modes. The electron-phonon interaction Fr\"olich-like Hamiltonian in a semiconductor planar MC is obtained for the first time. For a typical model cavity, numerical results are presented. We find that the electron with the quantum well modes is most important for larger wave vector $k$ among all of the interface phonon modes. These results are useful for further investigating the physics, as well as device applications, of semiconductor MCs. (6 pages) ******************************************************************************* 2. CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS =================================================== % % % A C O L S 98 % % % % Australasian Conference on Optics, % % Lasers and Spectroscopy % % % % 14th - 17th December, 1998 % % % % University of Canterbury, % % Christchurch, New Zealand % % % % Web: http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/~acols98/ % % Email: acols98@physics.otago.ac.nz % % % =================================================== The ACOLS conference series resumes this year after the suspension for IQEC in Sydney in 1996. It will be held for the first time in New Zealand, in the modern facilities of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. By now, all authors of contributed papers have been notified of the status of their papers. With such a large number of contributions of a very high standard, we are expecting a very interesting conference. We look forward to welcoming scientists from new Zealand, Australia and further afield to Christchurch in December. ____________________________________________________________________ 6-th International Conference on "Squeezed States and Uncertainty Relations" May 24-29 1999, Naples Foreword The VI-th International Conference on Squeezed States and Uncertainty Relations (ICSSUR'99) will be held at the new campus of Monte Sant'Angelo of the University ''Federico II'' of Naples in the week May 24-29, 1999. It will provide a forum for an update and review of a wide range of quantum optics disciplines, including device development and applications, and related areas of quantum measurements and quantum noise. The meeting also serves to stimulate the use of quantum optical techniques in other fiel ds. The sixth edition will deserve some space to quantum-like classical systems, which benefit by the use of quantum optical representations of the fields. Sponsorship has so far been secured from N.A.S.A., IUPAP, Universities of Maryland, and Napoli. The program of the conference will be in the form of invited, regular, and poster papers encompassing the fields of nonclassical laser sources, quantum measurements, matter waves, quantum-like systems and applications in photonics. Objective and Scope During the years ICSSUR Conferences evolved from a meeting on quantum measurement aspects of quantum optics, by including multifacet aspects of generation, measurement and use of nonclassical light (squeezed and Schroedinger cat radiation fields, etc.) an d encompassing several related areas, ranging from quantum measurement to quantum noise. ICSSUR'99 is to bring together people working in the field of quantum optics, with special emphasis on non classical light sources and related areas , like field theory, statistical mechanics, mathematical physics. Topics Authors are invited to submit papers describing their work in the areas listed below : List of Sections: a) squeezed states and uncertainty relations b) harmonic oscillators and squeeze transformations c) methods of quantum interference and correlations d) quantum measurements e) generation and characterization of non-classical light f) quantum noise g) quantum communication and information h) classical quantum-like systems Additional and uptadated information please consult the site : http://www.na.infn.it/Strmat/icssur/fronte.htm ****************************************************************************** 4. SITUATIONS VACANT UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago Dunedin, New Zealand POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN BOSE-EINSTEIN CONDENSATION DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to carry out research in experimental Bose Einstein condensation (BEC). Having produced Bose condensation, the Otago BEC Group is now investigating its properties as part of a newly forming atom-laser research programme. Our interests include: condensate growth (matter-wave amplification), atom-laser output coupling, and atom interferometry. In particular, the successful candidate will be expected to assist with the development of microwave techniques for atom-laser output coupling and atom interferometry, and with the supervision of graduate students in the BEC Group. Applicants should be highly motivated, and have postdoctoral or PhD research experience in experimental laser and atomic physics. The post is available from 1 February 1998 and is for one year in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to continuation of grant funding. Salary: Appointment will be as a Postdoctoral Fellow NZ$44,444 per annum. Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Andrew C. Wilson in the Department of Physics; Phone: +64-3-479-7749; Fax: +64-3-479-0964; Email: awilson@physics.otago.ac.nz Reference Number: AO98/243 Closing Date: 18 December 1998 METHOD OF APPLICATION Further details regarding this position, the University and the application procedure are available from the Deputy Director, Personnel Services, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (phone +64-3-479-8269, facsimile +64-3-474-1607 or e-mail karen.philip@stonebow.otago.ac.nz). Further information about the University of Otago can be found at our homepage at www.otago.ac.nz. Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae together with the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees, to the Deputy Director of Personnel Services by the specified closing date, quoting the appropriate reference number. If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. ___________________________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC POSITION IN PHYSICS: Massey University - Institute of Fundamental Science, New Zealand We wish to appoint a physicist with research expertise compatible with the Physics discipline group in the Institute of Fundamental Science. You should have a PhD in Physics, along with proven research capabilities and excellent teaching skills. You should also be an effective communicator who has demonstrated an ability to work as part of a team. We encourage applications from both theorists and experimentalists but an ability to contribute to the teaching of basic electronics would be an advantage.Current research focuses on condensed matter physics, theoretical physics, and electronic instrumentation. Experimental facilities include nuclear magnetic resonance, quasi-elastic light scattering, dynamic rheometry, surface probe microscopy and analytical ultracentrifugation. The University reserves the right to make an appointment at a level appropriate to the experience and skills of the apointee. Equality of opportunity is University policy. Closing date:15 January 1999 Reference number PW60/98L must be quoted. Enquiries: Professor Paul Callaghan, Professor of Physics P.Callaghan@massey.ac.nz 64-6-350-5164 An information package including the Conditions of Appointment can be obtained from Human Resources Section HRS@massey.ac.nz +64-6-350 5299 (phone) +64-6-350 5615 (fax) Applications, including a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees must be sent before the closing date specified to . Academic Vacancies Massey University Academic Vacancies - Human Resources Section, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand _________________________________________________________________________ Postgraduate Scholarships for 1999: Semiconductor Laser Development Applications are invited from BE or BSc graduates with good Honours degrees in Physics or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent qualifications) for PhD/ME/M App Sci Scholarships of 3 years duration (max) with APA level stipends and generous top-ups with teaching opportunities to participate in a joint ANU/UC/Stanford University research project: "Design, fabrication, characterisation and application of low noise semiconductor lasers" This project is targeted towards the development of high performance sub-shot noise laser diodes for use in next generation optical computing and instrumentation systems. Participants include the Centre for Advanced Telecommunications and Quantum Electronics Research, University of Canberra; the Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, ANU; the Edward L.Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University and Hamamatsu Photonics KK, Japan. For further information contact: Paul Edwards Professor of Electronic Engineering and Applied Physics Director, Centre for Advanced Telecommunications and Quantum Electronics Research Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering University of Canberra ACT 2601 Australia +61 (0) 26 201 2515/2516/2411 (V) +61 (0) 26 201 5041 (F) paule@ise.canberra.edu.au web: http://beth.canberra.edu.au/atrc/atrc.htm or Dr Chennupati Jagadish Department of Electronic Materials Engineering Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, AUSTRALIA Ph: 61-2-6249-0363, FAX: 61-2-6249-0511, Email: c.jagadish@ieee.org Email: cxj109@rsphysse.anu.edu.au Web Pages of Interest: EME Dept. : http://rsphysse.anu.edu.au/eme/ IEEE ACT section Home Page: http://www.cs.adfa.oz.au/~xin/IEEEACT/ IEEE Australian EDS & LEOS Chapter: http://www.physics.mq.edu.au/~goldys/home.htm Physics Honours: http://www.anu.edu.au/hp ****************************************************************************** 5. 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