Quantum optics for graduate students

[LCSphysicist]

I have just finished my course on electromagnetism. Due to my performance, the professor has contact me for congratulations and asking, if i want, to join his quantum optics course for graduate students.

Even so i think it is interesting to follow the advice, i am a little afraid if this subject is too advanced. To be honest, optics always has been my executioner, and i pretend to take quantum mechanics I and II + undergrad research on string theory next semester, so i will not have too much time. What do you think?

I think this contact with professors can help to improve my experience and career. Since i am not a popular student at the departament, i am afraid this can be a negative point in future opportunities, since i have almost no "important contacts".

 

[malawi_glenn]

and i pretend to take quantum mechanics I and II + undergrad research on string theory next semester, so i will not have too much time

If you pretend to take those classes, you will have all the time in the world :)
I think you mean to say "intend".
Undergrad research on string theory sounds fun! Let me know what kind of project you will be doing.

I think you should do things you think are fun. Why are you not a popular student? Is there something else you can do about it?

 

[berkeman]

I have just finished my course on electromagnetism. Due to my performance, the professor has contact me for congratulations and asking, if i want, to join his quantum optics course for graduate students.

Congrats on the good performance in the class and the recognition from the professor. But to be clear -- this was an undergraduate EM course and your prof knows you are an undergrad, and he is still asking if you would like to join his graduate-level quantum optics course? Perhaps tell him you are interested, and ask if it would be better to join after you take those two intro QM courses coming up?

 

[CrysPhys]

Yeah. Just doesn't sound right. A grad-level quantum optics course without first taking undergrad quantum mechanics? And depending on the emphasis of the quantum optics course (even at the advanced undergrad level), often you will take intro to solid-state physics first. Also be aware that grad courses typically take more work (a lot more work) than an undergrad course. So it will be easy to overload yourself. Have a thorough discussion with your professor concerning prerequisites.