The Quantum Theory of Light

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Rodney Loudon (, Professor of Theoretical Physics, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, University of Essex)

The Quantum Theory of Light

Rodney Loudon (, Professor of Theoretical Physics, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, University of Essex)

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Oxford University Press
01 October 2000

Light (optics); Atomic & molecular physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

This third edition, like its two predecessors, provides a detailed account of the basic theory needed to understand the properties of light and its interactions with atoms, in particular the many nonclassical effects that have now been observed in quantum-optical experiments.

The earlier chapters describe the quantum mechanics of various optical processes, leading from the classical representation of the electromagnetic field to the quantum theory of light. The later chapters develop the theoretical descriptions of some of the key experiments in quantum optics.

Over half of the material in this third edition is new. It includes topics that have come into prominence over the last two decades, such as the beamsplitter theory, squeezed light, two-photon interference, balanced homodyne detection, travelling-wave attenuation and amplification, quantum jumps, and the ranges of nonliner optical processes important in the generation of nonclassical light. The book is written as a textbook, with the treatment as a whole appropriate for graduate or postgraduate students, while earlier chapters are also suitable for final- year undergraduates. Over 100 problems help to intensify the understanding of the material presented.

By: Rodney Loudon ( Professor of Theoretical Physics Department of Electronic Systems Engineering University of Essex)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 764g
ISBN: 9780198501770
ISBN 10: 0198501773
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 October 2000
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1: Planck's radiation law and the Einstein coefficients 2: Quantum mechanics of the atom-radiation interaction 3: Classical theory of optical fluctuations and coherence 4: Quantization of the radiation field 5: Single-mode quantum optics 6: Multimode and continuous-mode quantum optics 7: Optical generation, attenuation and amplification 8: Resonance fluorescence and light scattering 9: Nonlinear quantum optics Index

Rodney Loudon, Professor of Theoretical Physics, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, University of Essex