This study provides a foundation in quantum optics and covers the quantum theory behind optical effects that go beyond classical models. The book is written by Rodney Loudon, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Essex, and is intended for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as advanced undergraduates.
Contents
The third edition describes the quantum mechanics of light and its interaction with atoms, with an emphasis on recent breakthroughs in quantum optics. The text leads from classical electromagnetic theory to the quantum theory of light. Topics such as beam splitter theory, squeezed light, two-photon interference, and balanced homodyne detection are covered extensively. The book also addresses quantum jumps and important nonlinear optical processes that are essential for generating non-classical light. With more than 100 exercises, it reinforces theoretical knowledge.
Product specifications
- Author: Rodney Loudon (Professor Theoretical Physics, University of Essex)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2000-09-07
- Number of pages: 448
- ISBN: 9780198501763
- Subject: Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory)
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory
About the author
Rodney Loudon is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Essex, specializing in quantum theory and the study of quantum-optical processes.