Gerry, Christopher C. (Lehman College, City University of New Yo

Introductory Quantum Optics

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ISBN 13:: 9781009415293
author:: Gerry, Christopher C. (Lehman College, City University of New Yo
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 600
Dimensions:: 25.4 x 17.8 x 2.4 centimetres (1
Genre:: Science, Physics, Molecular Physics,
Condition:: New
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Introductory Quantum Optics by Christopher C. Gerry and Peter L. Knight is a comprehensive textbook that provides a clear and in-depth introduction to the quantum nature of light and its interaction with matter. The book covers the underlying theoretical framework of quantum optics, including field quantization, atom-field interactions, and quantum coherence theory, as well as modern applications such as quantum interferometry, squeezed light, and quantum information processing. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this long-awaited second edition builds upon the success of the first edition, incorporating new developments in the field, particularly in the area of quantum state engineering. Additional homework problems have been added to support student learning, and content from the first edition has been updated and clarified throughout the book. This textbook is an ideal main text for a course on quantum optics, providing a thorough understanding of the subject and its applications.

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