FIVE-DAY WEBINAR – SERIES ON “Optical Forces on Atoms”

Speaker Details

Prof. Dr. Farhan Saif (SI, POP)
Department of Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Course Outline:

The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) is pleased to announce a five-day scholarly webinar series based on the internationally recognized book “Optical Forces on Atoms”, authored by Prof. Dr. Farhan Saif (Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad) and Prof. Shinichi Watanabe (University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo), and published by IOP Publishers (UK).

This series aims to introduce participants to the fundamental and advanced concepts of  light–matter interaction, optical forces, dynamical characteristics of atoms and macroscopic quantum systems, and experimental advancements. The sessions will guide participants from the historical foundations of quantum theory to the latest developments in quantum control, and quantum tecchnologies.

Drawing upon the authors’ decades of research experience and pedagogical insight, the course combines conceptual depth with theoretical clarity to help participants develop a coherent understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a systematic understanding of optical fields and forces, ultracold atoms, and the quantum charateristics of the atoms in electromagnetic radiation.
  • Discuss experimentally available optical models relevant to ultra-cold atoms and light–matter coupling.
  • Understand quantum duality, coherence, and energy-band formation in controlling matter waves.
  • Explore applications of quantum and atom optics, complex dynamics, and their impact on emerging quantum technologies.
  • Strengthen research capacity in OIC member states through exposure to cutting-edge trends in quantum optics and nano-photonics.

This course is open to:

  • Graduate and postgraduate students in Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Atom Optics, Quantum Optics, Nanoscience and Quantum Technology
  • Researchers, faculty, and professionals from academia, R&D laboratories, and high-tech industries
  • Research students and early-career scientists, and technologists
  • Policy and program officers involved in promoting advanced science and technology within OIC member countries

Course Modules:

Day 1: Historical Foundations and Quantum Field States

  • Evolution of quantum mechanics and quantum radiation
  • Introduction to field quantization and state types
  • Foundations of quantum radiation and field theory
  • Interaction of atoms and electromagnetic waves

Day 2: Optical Forces and Atomic Cooling

  • Mechanical action of light and optical trapping principles
  • Entanglement, scattering and cooling of ultra-low atoms
  • Atomic dynamics in optical gratings, and optical crystals
  • Bose–Hubbard model, Wannier-Stark Ladder, Bloch Oscillation

Day 3: Cold Atoms in Lattices, Evanescent Fields, Higher Dimensions

  • Atomic mirrors, gravitational cavity, waveguides, interferometer
  • Surface traps, Quantum revivals of matter waves in nano traps
  • Ultra-cold atoms and higher dimensional optical systems
  • Quantum scars, Stability versus unstability, Floquet analysis

Day 4: Complex Optical Systems and Quantum Dynamics

  • Multi-dimensional optical systems and quantum recurrences.
  • Dynamical localization, coherent acceleration, atomic bullets
  • Radiation-pressure effects in macroscopic quantum systems
  • Opto mechanical crystals, entanglement, chaos assisted tunneling

Day 5: Applications in Quantum Technologies

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this webinar series, participants will:

  • Understand the key theoretical frameworks governing optical forces on atoms
  • Gain familiarity with experimental methods & applications in quantum/atom optics
  • Develop conceptual clarity on atom trapping, cooling, and coherence phenomena
  • Identify research and innovation opportunities in nano and quantum technologies

Course Logistics

  • Dates: 20–24 October 2025
  • Timing: 02:30–03:30 PM (PST)
  • Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
  • Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad

Registration Link: Click Here 
Contact:
📞 +92 51 9220681–3
✉️ comstech@comstech.org

Poster of Certified Course: Attached

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