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Introduction to Quantum Optics

Introduction to Quantum Optics

From the Semi-classical Approach to Quantized Light

by Claude FabreAlain Aspect and Gilbert Grynberg
Hardback
Publication Date: 02/09/2010

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Covering a number of important subjects in quantum optics, this textbook is an excellent introduction for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, familiarizing readers with the basic concepts and formalism as well as the most recent advances. The first part of the textbook covers the semi-classical approach where matter is quantized, but light is not. It describes significant phenomena in quantum optics, including the principles of lasers. The second part is devoted to the full quantum description of light and its interaction with matter, covering topics such as spontaneous emission, and classical and non-classical states of light. An overview of photon entanglement and applications to quantum information is also given. In the third part, non-linear optics and laser cooling of atoms are presented, where using both approaches allows for a comprehensive description. Each chapter describes basic concepts in detail, and more specific concepts and phenomena are presented in 'complements'.
ISBN:
9780521551120
9780521551120
Category:
Optical physics
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
02-09-2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
696
Dimensions (mm):
253x195x32mm
Weight:
1.63kg

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