Theory of Nonclassical States of Light

Theory of Nonclassical States of Light

Author: V.V. Dodonov

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-03-13

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780415284134

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The term 'nonclassical states' refers to the quantum states that cannot be produced in the usual sources of light, such as lasers or lamps, rather than those requiring more sophisticated apparatus for their production. Theory of Non-classical States of Light describes the current status of the theory of nonclassical states of light including many new and important results as well as introductory material and the history of the subject. The authors concentrate on the most important types of nonclassical states, namely squeezed, even/odd ('Schrodinger cat') and binomial states, including their generalizations. However, a review of other types of nonclassical is also given in the introduction, and methods for generating nonclassical states on various processes of light-matter interaction, their phase-space description, and the time evolution of nonclassical states in these processes is presented in separate chapters. This contributed volume contains all of the necessary formulae and references required to gain a good understanding of the principles and current status of the field. It will provide a valuable information resource for advanced students and researchers in quantum physics.


Quantum Optics

Quantum Optics

Author: Marlan O. Scully

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1997-09-04

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 9780521435956

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An in-depth and wide-ranging introduction to the field of quantum optics.


The Quantum Theory of Light

The Quantum Theory of Light

Author: Rodney Loudon

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2000-09-07

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0191589780

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This third edition, like its two predecessors, provides a detailed account of the basic theory needed to understand the properties of light and its interactions with atoms, in particular the many nonclassical effects that have now been observed in quantum-optical experiments. The earlier chapters describe the quantum mechanics of various optical processes, leading from the classical representation of the electromagnetic field to the quantum theory of light. The later chapters develop the theoretical descriptions of some of the key experiments in quantum optics. Over half of the material in this third edition is new. It includes topics that have come into prominence over the last two decades, such as the beamsplitter theory, squeezed light, two-photon interference, balanced homodyne detection, travelling-wave attenuation and amplification, quantum jumps, and the ranges of nonliner optical processes important in the generation of nonclassical light. The book is written as a textbook, with the treatment as a whole appropriate for graduate or postgraduate students, while earlier chapters are also suitable for final- year undergraduates. Over 100 problems help to intensify the understanding of the material presented.


Introduction to Quantum Optics

Introduction to Quantum Optics

Author: Gilbert Grynberg

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Covering a number of important subjects in quantum optics, this textbook is an excellent introduction for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, familiarizing readers with the basic concepts and formalism as well as the most recent advances. The first part of the textbook covers the semi-classical approach where matter is quantized, but light is not. It describes significant phenomena in quantum optics, including the principles of lasers. The second part is devoted to the full quantum description of light and its interaction with matter, covering topics such as spontaneous emission, and classical and non-classical states of light. An overview of photon entanglement and applications to quantum information is also given. In the third part, non-linear optics and laser cooling of atoms are presented, where using both approaches allows for a comprehensive description. Each chapter describes basic concepts in detail, and more specific concepts and phenomena are presented in 'complements'.


Methods in Theoretical Quantum Optics

Methods in Theoretical Quantum Optics

Author: Stephen Barnett

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2002-11-14

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780198563617

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This work presents the mathematical methods widely used by workers in the field of quantum optics. It deals with the physical assumptions which lead to the models and approximations employed, but the main purpose of the text is to give a firm grounding in those techniques needed to derive analytical solutions to problems.


Introduction to Modern Quantum Optics

Introduction to Modern Quantum Optics

Author: Jin-Sheng Peng

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 9789810234485

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This book discusses quantum optics and investigates the quantum properties of interactions between atoms and laser fields. It is divided into three parts. Part I introduces the elementary theory of the interaction between atoms and light. Part II provides a concentrated discussion on the quantum properties of light fields. Part III deals with the quantum dynamic properties of the atoms interacting with laser fields. This book can be used as a text for both graduate and undergraduate students; it will also benefit scientists who are interested in quantum optics and theoretical physics.


Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics

Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics

Author: Leonard Mandel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-09-29

Total Pages: 1200

ISBN-13: 9780521417112

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This book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics, as applied to such topics as radiation from sources of different states of coherence, foundations of radiometry, effects of source coherence on the spectra of radiated fields, coherence theory of laser modes, and scattering of partially coherent light by random media.


Photons and Quantum Fluctuations

Photons and Quantum Fluctuations

Author: E. R. Pike

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-08-26

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1000112217

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Based on a special ONR seminar, Photons and Quantum Fluctuations draws together discoveries in nonclassical or "silent" light for research workers and postgraduates in quantum optics. With nonclassical light, noise is reduced in amplitude below that expected by previous applications of the uncertainty principles. Historians of science who wish to ponder the philosophical implications of these developments may also find this a useful volume.