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Quantum Theory of Near-Field Electrodynamics

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Authors:
  1. Ole Keller

    1. Inst. Fysisk, Aalborg Universitet, Aalborg, Denmark

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  • Covers the major aspects of the theory of near-field electrodynamics
  • Integrates near-field optics and quantum theory
  • Both a reference work for researchers and students
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics (NON)

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Microscopic Classical Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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  3. Part I MICROSCOPIC CLASSICAL THEORY

    1. Survey of the Classical Theory

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 3-16

    2. Maxwell–Lorentz Electrodynamics in Space-Time

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 17-38

    3. Electromagnetic Green Functions in Spectral Representation

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 39-49

    4. Angular Spectrum Representation of the Green Functions and Fields

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 51-73

    5. Multipole Electrodynamics

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 75-98

    6. Electrodynamic Interaction Between Point Dipoles: Local Fields

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 99-109

    7. Radiation Reaction

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 111-128

  4. Quantum Theory with Classical Fields

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 129-129
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  5. Part II QUANTUM THEORY WITH CLASSICAL FIELDS

    1. About Local-Field Theory Based on Electron–Photon Wave Mechanics

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 131-144

    2. Transverse and Longitudinal Electrodynamics

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 145-162

    3. Linear Nonlocal Response Theory

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 163-186

    4. Density Matrix Formalism: Hamilton and Current Density Operators – Gauge Invariance

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 187-215

    5. Quantum Theory of the Generalized Nonlocal Linear Response

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 217-237

    6. Microscopic Ewald–Oseen Extinction Theorem: Coupled-Antenna Theory

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 239-253

    7. Transverse and Covariant Electromagnetic Propagators: Principal Volume and Self-Field Dyadics

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 255-281

    8. Photon Wave Mechanics: Complex Field Theory

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 283-306

    9. Photon Wave Mechanics: Energy Wave Function and Four-Potential Theories

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 307-331

    10. Photon Angular Momentum

      • Ole Keller
      Pages 333-347
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About this book

"Quantum Theory of Near-field Electrodynamics" gives a self-contained account of the fundamental theory of field-matter interaction on a subwavelength scale. The quantum physical behavior of matter (atoms and mesoscopic media) in both classical and quantum fields is treated. The role of local-field effects and nonlocal electrodynamics, and the tight links to the theory of spatial photon localization are emphasized. The book may serve as a reference work in the field, and is of general interest for physicists working in quantum optics, mesoscopic electrodynamics and physical optics. The macroscopic and microscopic classical theories form a good starting point for the quantum approach, and these theories are presented in a manner appropriate for graduate students entering near-field optics.

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“This is a substantial monograph focused on the interaction of classical, semi-classical, and quantized electromagnetic waves with matter in the subwavelength region … . The presentation of the entire material is very detailed, and may be accessible to graduate students.” (Boris A. Malomed, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1243, 2012)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Inst. Fysisk, Aalborg Universitet, Aalborg, Denmark

    Ole Keller

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Quantum Theory of Near-Field Electrodynamics

  • Authors: Ole Keller

  • Series Title: Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17410-0

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-17409-4Published: 10 September 2011

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-27063-5Published: 27 November 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-17410-0Published: 02 February 2012

  • Series ISSN: 2192-1970

  • Series E-ISSN: 2192-1989

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVI, 670

  • Topics: Quantum Optics, Classical Electrodynamics, Nanotechnology

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