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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MSNE 512 002 (CRN: 25925)
QUANTUM MATERIALS & PHOTONICS
Long Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WITH QUANTUM PHOTONICS
Department: Materials Science & NanoEng
Instructor: Zhu, Hanyu
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 12:14AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Introduction to the basic concepts of light-matter interaction with cavity electrodynamics, useful quantum (non-classical) properties of materials, and experimental techniques to probe/engineer materials with coherent or quantum light sources. Students are encouraged to have prior exposure to quantum mechanics and electronic properties of solids (or equivalent) before enrollment, although the principles will be refreshed at the beginning of the course. Cross-list: PHYS 512. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Quantum Mechanics; Physical Properties of Solids or Solid State Physics.