This book provides an elementary introduction to the subject of quantum optics, the study of the quantum mechanical nature of light and its interaction with matter. The presentation is almost entirely concerned with the quantized electromagnetic field. Topics covered include single-mode field quantization in a cavity, quantization of multimode fields, quantum phase, coherent states, quasi-probability distribution in phase space, atom-field interactions, the Jaynes-Cummings model, quantum coherence theory, beam splitters and interferometers, dissipative interactions, nonclassical field states with squeezing etc., 'Schroedinger cat' states, tests of local realism with entangled photons from down-conversion, experimental realizations of cavity quantum electrodynamics, trapped ions, decoherence, and some applications to quantum information processing, particularly quantum cryptography. The book contains many homework problems and an extensive bibliography. This text is designed for upper-level undergraduates taking courses in quantum optics who have already taken a course in quantum mechanics, and for first and second year graduate students.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521527354
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96467474
Product Key Features
Author
Peter Knight, Christopher Gerry
Publication Name
Introductory Quantum Optics
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Physics
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
332 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
248mm
Item Width
190mm
Item Weight
590g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Peter Knight, Christopher Gerry
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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