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Quantum Optics

Including Noise Reduction, Trapped Ions, Quantum Trajectories, and Decoherence

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Authors:
  1. Miguel Orszag

    1. de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Santiago, Chile

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  • Contains new sections on trapped ions, on quantum computing, quantum bits, quantum processing and entanglement, all presented with applications
  • Offers a balance between theoretical aspects of the optical phenomena and relevant experiments
  • Teaches clearly and succinctly how to solve problems in quantum optics

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Einstein’s Theory of Atom–Radiation Interaction

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 1-11

  3. Atom–Field Interaction: Semiclassical Approach

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 13-23

  4. Quantization of the Electromagnetic Field

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 25-34

  5. States of the Electromagnetic Field I

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 35-45

  6. States of the Electromagnetic Field II

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 47-60

  7. Quantum Theory of Coherence

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 61-83

  8. Phase Space Description

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 85-98

  9. Atom–Field Interaction

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 99-113

  10. System–Reservoir Interactions

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 115-137

  11. Resonance Fluorescence

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 139-156

  12. Quantum Laser Theory: Master Equation Approach

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 157-182

  13. Quantum Laser Theory: Langevin Approach

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 183-197

  14. Quantum Noise Reduction 1

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 199-210

  15. Quantum Noise Reduction 2

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 211-229

  16. Quantum Phase

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 231-247

  17. Quantum Trajectories

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 249-279

  18. Atom Optics

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 281-298

  19. Measurements, Quantum Limits and All That

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 299-327

  20. Trapped Ions

    • Miguel Orszag
    Pages 329-354
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About this book

This new edition gives a unique and broad coverage of basic laser-related phenomena that allow graduate students, scientists and engineers to carry out research in quantum optics and laser physics. It covers quantization of the electromagnetic field, quantum theory of coherence, atom-field interaction models, resonance fluorescence, quantum theory of damping, laser theory using both the master equation and the Langevin theory, the correlated emission laser, input-output theory with applications to non-linear optics, quantum trajectories, quantum non-demolition measurements and generation of non-classical vibrational states of ions in a Paul trap. In this third edition, there is an enlarged chapter on trapped ions, as well as new sections on quantum computing and quantum bits with applications. There is also additional material included for quantum processing and entanglement. These topics are presented in a unified and didactic manner, each chapter is accompanied by specific problems and hints to solutions to deepen the knowledge.

Reviews

“The third edition of this book contains extensive and thorough coverage of basic laser-related phenomena including quantization of the electromagnetic field, quantum theory of coherence, laser theory using both the master equation and the Langevin theory, and generation of non-classical vibrational states of ions in a Paul trap. … it will be of interest to a great variety of readers, including graduate students, scientists and engineers. … It is a valuable addition to textbook literature in quantum optics.” (Christian Brosseau, Optics & Photonics News, osa-opn-org, March, 2017)

Authors and Affiliations

  • de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Santiago, Chile

    Miguel Orszag

About the author

Prof. Dr. Miguel Orszag
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Facultad de Física
Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860
Macul, Santiago
Chile
morszag@fis.puc.cl

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Quantum Optics

  • Book Subtitle: Including Noise Reduction, Trapped Ions, Quantum Trajectories, and Decoherence

  • Authors: Miguel Orszag

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29037-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

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

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-29035-5Published: 25 April 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80477-4Published: 22 April 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-29037-9Published: 18 April 2016

  • Edition Number: 3

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 485

  • Number of Illustrations: 90 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Quantum Optics, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices

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