************************************ * QUANTUM OPTICS AND ATOM OPTICS * * IN AUSTRALASIA * * * * * * * * MONTHLY NEWSLETTER * * VOL VI, NO 11 * * * * November 1998 * * * * ISSN 1325-6467 * * * Edited by: Bill Munro * \ | / * Physics, University of Queensland, * \__|__/ * QLD 4072, Australia. * | * email: munro@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 11th newsletter of the year. Please note the Special Issue of the The Journal Of Quantum and Semiclassical Optics: "Advances in Quantum and Atom Optics" associated with the Dan Walls symposium and the related ACOLS topical sessions All contributors to the Dan Walls symposium, and to the related fields of Quantum and Atom Optics at ACOLS '98, are invited to contribute manuscripts for publication in a Special Issue of the Journal of Quantum and Semiclassical Optics to mark this special occasion. The papers contributed will be refereed by the Journal for publication in a Special Issue in the third quarter of 1999. Contributors should bring one original and three copies of their manuscripts and the associated camera ready figures to the conference, and submit them to one of the joint editors by the end of the conference week. In order to allow the publication of the most up to date results, the title of the manuscripts can vary from the abstracts submitted to the conference. A limit of 12 journal pages per article will apply. All papers that reach the refereed standards will be published in the journal, but in the case of oversubscription, some papers may be held over until the next regular issue of the Journal following the Special Issue. Selection for inclusion in the Special Issue will be based on excellence. The instructions for authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal can be found in the latest issue of the Journal, or at http://www.iop.org . Important dates are: Submission deadline - 17 December, 1998 Acceptance deadline - 17 February, 1999 Revised paper to editors - 17 March, 1999 Publication date - Third Quarter 1999 A discount rate for pre-purchasing copies of the Special Issue will be made available to contributors and conference attendees. The deadline and payment amount will be announced before the conference. Contributing authors in the fields of Quantum and Atom Optics who wish to submit manuscripts can contact the joint editors below on any questions relating to the Special Issue. We look forward to seeing you in Christchurch at ACOLS '98. Dr. Ken Baldwin Atom Optics Kenneth.Baldwin@anu.edu.au Prof. Hans Bachor Quantum Optics Hans.Bachor@anu.edu.au Prof. Gerard Milburn Quantum Information Milburn@physics.uq.edu.au ******************************************************************************* 1. ABSTRACTS Title: Reconstruction of an entangled state in cavity QED Author: M. S. Kim^1{1,2} and G. S. Agarwal{1,3} Address: 1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Hans-Kopfermann-Str. 1, Garching, D-85748, Germany 2. Department of Physics, Sogang University, CPO Box 1142, Seoul, Korea 3. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad-380 009, India Abstract: We suggest a scheme to reconstruct a two-mode entangled state in cavity QED by using the interaction of a V-configuration three-level atom and by driving the cavity field. After the atomic interaction with the cavity fields, the probability of the atom being in its initial ground state is found to be directly related to the two-mode Wigner characteristic function. The Wigner function and the four-dimensional density matrix elements can be obtained for the two-mode entangled field by simple transformations. We consider both the cases where two entangled modes are prepared in one cavity or in two spatially separated cavities. Journal: Phys. Rev. A Status: nearly accepted email: mshkim@ccs.sogang.ac.kr ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************************* 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. ****************************************************************************** 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 _________________________________________________________________ National University of Singapore - Department of Physics, Singapore (Academic) The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for tenure-track positions beginning July 1999. Preference will be given to applicants who specialize in the following areas:- Surface and Materials Physics Mesoscopic and Nano-Device Physics Optical Physics Biophysics Physics of Macromolecules Candidates with outstanding potential and promise will be considered even if their fields of specialization do not fall within the above categories. They should possess leadership qualities and are expected to build up the respective research strengths in the Department. All levels of appointment - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor - will be considered. NUS is in the same league as the 88 top "Research 1 universities" in USA (Carnegie Classification), and faculty can expect at least the same salary levels and research support as these top universities. Outstanding individuals with strong commitment to research and teaching are encouraged to send their curriculum vitae, a brief research plan and three letters of recommendation to the contact and address below. Application Deadline: 15 January 1999 For more details visit us on the Internet. Contact details Web Page: http://www.nus.sg/NUSinfo?Appoint/sc-Phys.htm Applications and further information. Contact Name: Associate Professor C H Lai, Head of Deprtment phylaich@nus.edu.sg Department of Physics,National University of Singapore Block S12, Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119260 _________________________________________________________________________ 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. MISC NEWS ************************************ * QUANTUM OPTICS AND ATOM OPTICS * * IN AUSTRALASIA * * * * * * * * MONTHLY NEWSLETTER * * VOL VI, NO 11a * * * * November 1998 * * * * ISSN 1325-6467 * * * Edited by: Bill Munro * \ | / * Physics, University of Queensland, * \__|__/ * QLD 4072, Australia. * | * email: munro@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 Please note the coming deadline for pre-registration of the 14th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy (ICOLS99) ******************************************************************************* 2. CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS On behalf of the steering committee, the program committee, and the local organizing committee, we are pleased to announce that the 14th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy (ICOLS99) will be held in INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA from 7 - 11 June 1999. The topics of this conference are concerned with all areas of laser spectroscopy, especially including - atomic and molecular laser spectroscopy - precision spectroscopy - laser cooling and trapping - quantum optics - matter wave optics and interferometry - nonlinear optics and spectroscopy - ultrafast and strong field phenomena - new laser sources - applications of laser spectroscopy - Bose-Einstein condensation and atom lasers The conference program consists of invited talks only, all participants are encouraged to present their contributions during the poster sessions. This conference is by invitation only and the maximum number of participants will be limited to about 250 - 300. For pre-registration and further information see http://physics.uibk.ac.at/ICOLS99 Invitations for participants will be issued starting in January 1999, therefore pre-registration is imperative prior to 15 December, 1998. For pre-registration, please indicate your area of interest, the title of an intended (poster) contribution and up to five recent publications in the field. In order to facilitate pre-registration, internet contact via our homepage is preferred. If this is not possible send an e-mail message to icols99@uibk.ac.at or send a letter with the required information to Dr. D. Leibfried, Institut f. Experimentalphysik, Universitaet Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 25, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria, Fax: +43-512-507-2952. Please note that in the week after the conference (14-18 June 1999) there will be the opportunity to visit the LASER MUNICH 1999 in Munich, Germany. Please indicate any interest to attend the laser fair in Munich, special information will then be made available. For the organizing committee Rainer Blatt and Peter Zoller Program committee: T. Haensch (Muenchen) J. Hall (Boulder) H. Walther (Muenchen) W. Hogervorst (Amsterdam) J. Mlynek (Konstanz) W. Demtroeder (Kaiserslautern) E. Arimondo (Pisa) C. Salomon (Paris) E. Hinds (Sussex) V. Lethokov (Moscow) P. Hannaford (Melbourne) E. Gornik (Wien) L. Windholz (Graz) W. Smith (Storrs) P. Zoller (Innsbruck) R. Blatt (Innsbruck) _____________________________________________ Dr. Juergen Eschner Institut fuer Experimentalphysik, Universitaet Innsbruck Technikerstr. 25, A - 6020 Innsbruck Tel. +43-512-507-6398, Fax. -2952 http://heart-c704.uibk.ac.at