Manipulating Quantum Structures Using Laser Pulses (Hardcover)

Hardcover. The use of laser pulses to alter the internal quantum structure of individual atoms and molecules has applications in quantum information processing, the coherent control of chemical reactions and in quantum-state engineering. This book presents the underlying theory of such quantum-state manipulation for researchers and graduate students. The book provides the equations, and approaches for their solution, which can be applied to complicated multilevel quantum systems. It also gives the background theory for application to isolated atoms or trapped ions, simple molecules and atoms embedded in solids. Particular attention is given to the ways in which quantum changes can be displayed graphically to help readers understand how quantum changes can be controlled. Presenting the underlying theory of quantum-state manipulation, this book is ideal for researchers and graduate students. It provides the equations, and approaches for their solution, which can be applied to complicated multilevel quantum systems. It shows how quantum changes can be displayed graphically to demonstrate how they can be controlled. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…