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arXiv:2206.00442

Light-matter interaction problem in classical and quantum optics

Yuriy Akimov

Published May 16, 2022• 0 citations
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Abstract

Understanding of light-matter interaction is a keystone in mastering classical and quantum optics. This paper gives an overview of the fundamental principles used in these two fields for description of light-matter interaction. By exploring the simplest type of matter composed of charge-free particles bearing magnetic moments only, differences in the fundamental principles of classical and quantum optics are discussed and clarified.

DOI
10.48550/arxiv.2206.00442

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