Overview
- Authors:
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Pierre Meystre
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Optical Science Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
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Murray Sargent
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Microsoft Corporation, Redmont, USA
- New chapters on atom optics and cavity quantum electrodynamics
- Expanded discussions of quantum mechanics, system-reservoir interactions and second quantization.
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Table of contents (19 chapters)
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 1-31
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 32-46
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 47-80
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 81-102
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 103-133
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 134-148
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 149-183
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 184-195
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 196-218
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 219-231
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 232-247
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 248-262
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 263-285
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 286-306
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 307-335
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 336-359
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 360-376
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 377-390
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- Pierre Meystre, Murray Sargent III
Pages 391-416
About this book
Elements of Quantum Optics gives a broad coverage of the basic elements necessary to understand and carry out research in laser physics and quantum optics. It presents a variety of theoretical tools and important results for two-level and semiconductor media, many of which could only be found in the original literature of in specialized monographs up to now. The text revearls the close connection between many seemingly unrelated topics, such as probe absorption, four-wave mixing, optical instabilities, resonance fluorescence and squeezing. The third edition includes new chapters on atom optics and cavity quantum electrodynamics, as well as expanded discussion of quantum mechanics, system-reservoir interactions and second quantization.
Reviews
From the reviews of earlier editions -
"This is a book that should be found in any physics library. It is extremely useful for all graduate students, Ph.D. students and researchers interested in the quantum physics of light."
(Daniela Dragoman, OPTICS & PHOTONIC NEWS)
"Well-written and useful book containing a broad coverage of the basic elements of quantum optics ... brings together seemingly unrelated topics ... through a cogent unified presentation."
(PHYSICS TODAY)
Authors and Affiliations
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Optical Science Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
Pierre Meystre
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Microsoft Corporation, Redmont, USA
Murray Sargent