Elements of Quantum Optics

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Text (derived from courses taught over the years at the U. of Munich and Arizona) intended to provide graduate students with a secure understanding of the basic elements of laser physics and quantum optics. Seventeen chapters (each with essential references and a few exercises) provide good coverage. Treatment is detailed to a degree which is useful without being overwhelming. Very solid contribution to an important literature. (NW) Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
Elements of Quantum Optics gives a broad coverage of the basic elements necessary to understand and carry out research in laser physics and quantum optics. It presents a variety of theoretical tools and important results for two-level and semiconductor media, many of which could only be found in the original literature of in specialized monographs up to now. The text revearls the close connection between many seemingly unrelated topics, such as probe absorption, four-wave mixing, optical instabilities, resonance fluorescence and squeezing. The third edition includes new chapters on atom optics and cavity quantum electrodynamics, as well as expanded discussion of quantum mechanics, system-reservoir interactions and second quantization.

Book Info
Provides a broad coverage of the basic elements necessary to understanding & researching laser physics & quantum optics. Presents a variety of theoretical tools & important results for 2-level & semiconductor media, many of which could be found in the original literature or in specialized monographs up to now. DLC: Quantum optics.


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Text (derived from courses taught over the years at the U. of Munich and Arizona) intended to provide graduate students with a secure understanding of the basic elements of laser physics and quantum optics. Seventeen chapters (each with essential references and a few exercises) provide good coverage. Treatment is detailed to a degree which is useful without being overwhelming. Very solid contribution to an important literature. (NW) Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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