The first of the Optics Group's Seminars will be by Jakub Belin who will give a talk titled "Optical Simulation of a Quantum Particle Living on a Surface of a Tetrahedron".
The talk will take place on 28th February at 16:00 in Kelvin 222.
Abstract:
We analyze propagation of waves on the surface of the simplest Platonic solid, the regular tetrahedron. We find the time evolution of a quantum particle confined to such a surface is completely analogous to the diffraction pattern from a certain grating profile, and can therefore be investigated in a simple diffraction experiment. The quantum particle exhibits perfect quantum state revivals, which translate into the fractional Talbot effect in the equivalent diffraction experiment. We present the results of such an experiment and compare them with numerical simulations.As usual, snacks will be provided afterwards in the common room. I hope to see you there!
Cheers,
Kyle
