Elements of Quantum Optics.

Meystre, P. und M. Sargent:

ISBN 10: 354064220X / ISBN 13: 9783540642206

Published by Springer, 2013

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432 S. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature in good condition, some traces of use. C-01128 9783540642206 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1050.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Quantum Optics.
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 354064220X
• ISBN 13: 9783540642206
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Weight: 1050 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • SA MATHEMATIK

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Synopsis

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.

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Elements of Quantum Optics gives a self-contained and broad coverage of the basic elements necessary to understand and carry out research in laser physics and quantum optics, including a review of basic quantum mechanics and pedagogical introductions to system-reservoir interactions and to second quantization. The text reveals the close connection between many seemingly unrelated topics, such as probe absorption, four-wave mixing, optical instabilities, resonance fluorescence and squeezing. It also comprises discussions of cavity quantum electrodynamics and atom optics. The 4th edition includes a new chapter on quantum entanglement and quantum information, as well as added discussions of the quantum beam splitter, electromagnetically induced transparency, slow light, and the input-output formalism needed to understand many problems in quantum optics. It also provides an expanded treatment of the minimum-coupling Hamiltonian and a simple derivation of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation, an important gateway to research in ultracold atoms and molecules.