Fundamentals of Quantum Optics (Dover Books on Physics)

Klauder, John R.; Sudarshan, E. C. G.

ISBN 10: 0486450082 / ISBN 13: 9780486450087

Published by Dover Publications, 2006

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This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fundamentals of Quantum Optics (Dover Books on Physics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486450082
• ISBN 13: 9780486450087
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

This graduate-level text employs a formal, classical viewpoint to survey the fundamentals of quantum optics. Its coverage includes the quantum theory of partial coherence and the nature of the relations between classical and quantum theories of coherence. Students and professional physicists interested in intensity interferometry, photon counting correlations, and lasers will find this volume extremely helpful.
Topics include partially coherent light, photoelectric counting distributions, dynamical determination of statistical description, and equations of motion and coherent-state representation of the electromagnetic field. Additional subjects encompass quantum theory of optical correlation phenomena, special state of radiation fields, and intensity interferometry in quantum optics. The text offers particularly complete treatments of properties of the coherent states and of the "diagonal" representations for statistical states. These methods are applied to studies of coherence, coincident counting rates, and counting distributions for a number of physically significant states, including thermal and laser-like fields.

About the Author

John R. Klauder is Professor of Physics at the University of Florida. E. C. G. Sudarshan is Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin.