Quantum Optics

An Introduction

Mark Fox (Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sheffield)

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English

Oxford Academic (not OTO)
01 April 2006

Mathematics & Sciences; Low temperature physics; Light (optics); Atomic & molecular physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

Series: Oxford Master Series in Physics

Most previous texts on quantum optics have been written primarily for the graduate student market at PhD level and above. Quantum optics: an introduction aims to introduce a wide range of topics at a lower level suitable for advanced undergraduate and Masters level students in physics. The text is divided into four main parts, covering modern topics in both pure and applied quantum optics: I. Introduction and background material. II. Photons. III. Atom-photon interactions. IV. Quantum information processing. The emphasis of the subject development is on intuitive physical understanding rather than mathematical arguments, although many derivations are included where appropriate. The text includes numerous illustrations, with a particular emphasis on the experimental observations of quantum optical phenomena. Each chapter includes worked examples, together with 10-15 exercises with solutions. Six appendices are included to supplement the main subject material.

By: Mark Fox (Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Sheffield)
Imprint: Oxford Academic (not OTO)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 15
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 735g
ISBN: 9780198566731
ISBN 10: 0198566735
Series: Oxford Master Series in Physics
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 April 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Introduction and background 1: Introduction 2: Classical optics 3: Quantum mechanics 4: Radiative transitions in atoms Part II: Photons 5: Photon statistics 6: Photon antibunching 7: Coherent states and squeezed light 8: Photon number states Part III: Atom--photon interactions 9: Resonant light--atom interactions 10: Atoms in cavities 11: Cold atoms Part IV: Quantum information processing 12: Quantum cryptography 13: Quantum computing 14: Entangled states and quantum teleportation Appendices A: Poisson statistics B: Parametric amplification C: The density of states D: Low dimensional semiconductor structures E: Nuclear magnetic resonance F: Bose--Einstein condensation

Reviews for Quantum Optics: An Introduction

'Fox has done a remarkable job at picking the key topics from a broad field. A genuinely interesting experiment in undergraduate education could be put together on the basis of Fox's textbook.' Physics Today, September 2007 This is a modern text on quantum optics for advanced undergraduate students. It provides explanations based primarily on intuitive physical understanding, rather than mathematical derivations. The book also includes worked examples and exercises. CERN Courier