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Lectures on Light - Nonlinear and Quantum Optics using the Density Matrix (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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Lectures on Light - Nonlinear and Quantum Optics using the Density Matrix (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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This book attempts to bridge in one step the enormous gap between
introductory quantum mechanics and the research front of modern
optics and scientific fields that make use of light. Hence, while
it is suitable as a reference for the specialist in quantum optics,
it will also be useful to the non-specialists from other
disciplines who need to understand light and its uses in research.
With a unique approach it introduces a single analytic tool, namely
the density matrix, to analyze complex optical phenomena
encountered in traditional as well as cross-disciplinary research.
It moves swiftly in a tight sequence from elementary to
sophisticated topics in quantum optics, including laser tweezers,
laser cooling, coherent population transfer, optical magnetism,
electromagnetically induced transparency, squeezed light, quantum
information science and cavity quantum electrodynamics. A
systematic approach is used that starts with the simplest systems -
stationary two-level atoms - then introduces atomic motion, adds
more energy levels, and moves on to discuss first-, second-, and
third-order coherence effects that are the basis for analyzing new
optical phenomena in incompletely characterized systems.
Unconventional examples and original problems are used to engage
even seasoned researchers in exploring a mathematical methodology
with which they can tackle virtually any new problem involving
light. An extensive bibliography makes connections with
mathematical techniques and subject areas which can extend the
benefit readers gain from each section. This revised edition
includes over 40 new problems (for a total of 110 original problems
with an instructor's solution manual), as well as completely new
sections on quantum interference, Fano resonance, optical
magnetism, quantum computation, laser cooling of solids, and
irreducible representation of magnetic interactions. Literature
references to current ultrafast science, nonlinear optics, x-ray
and high-field physics topics have doubled at the end of chapters
5, 6, and 7; the subject index has also been significantly
expanded.
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