Quantum Optics: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780198566731)

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.

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Author: Mark Fox
ISBN-10: 0198566735
ISBN-13: 9780198566731
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 06/22/2006
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.63w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2006 pg. 45