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An Introduction to Quantum Optics

Yanhua H. Shih

Published Dec 16, 2020• 28 citations
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This book offers a complete revision for its introduction to the quantum theory of light, including notable developments as well as improvements in presentation of basic theory and concepts, with continued emphasis on experimental aspects. The author provides a thorough overview on basic methods of classical and quantum mechanical measurements in quantum optics, enabling readers to analyze, summarize, and resolve quantum optical problems. The broad coverage of concepts and tools and its practical, experimental emphasis set it apart from other available resources. New discussions of timely topics such as the concept of the photon and distinguishability bring the entire contents up to date. Key Features: Provides a complete update of a classic textbook for the field. Features many new topics, including optical coherence, coherent and incoherent imaging, turbulence-free interferometry. Includes new chapters for intensity fluctuation correlation and thermal light ghost imaging, and biphoton imaging. Offers a complete overhaul of the introductory theory to give a more coherent and thorough treatment. Expands on discussions of optical tests of quantum theory, Popper’s experiment, Einstein’s locality questions, and the delayed choice quantum eraser.

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10.1201/9781003130604

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Electromagnetic Wave Theory and Measurement of Light Electromagnetic Wave Theory of Light Classical Superposition Measurement of Light Intensity of Light: Expectation and Fluctuation Measurement of Intensity: Ensemble Average and Time Average Coherence Property of Light-The State of the Radiation Coherence Property of Light Temporal Coherence Spatial Coherence Diffraction and Propagation Diffraction Field Propagation Optical Imaging A Classic Imaging System Fourier Transform via a Lens First-Order Coherence of Light First-Order Temporal Coherence First-Order Spatial Coherence Second-Order Coherence of Light Second-Order Coherence of Coherent Light Second-Order Correlation of Chaotic-Thermal Radiation and the HBT Interferometer The Physical Cause of the HBT Phenomenon Near-Field Second-Order Spatial Coherence of Thermal Light Nth-Order Coherence of Light Nth-Order Near-Field Spatial Coherence of Thermal Light Homodyne Detection and Heterodyne Detection of Light Optical Homodyne and Heterodyne Detection Balanced Homodyne and Heterodyne Detection Balanced Homodyne Detection of Independent and Coupled Thermal Fields Quantum Theory of Light: Field Quantization and Measurement The Experimental Foundation-Part I: Blackbody Radiation The Experimental Foundation-Part II: Photoelectric Effect The Light Quantum and the Field Quantization Photon Number State of Radiation Field Coherent State of Radiation Field Density Operator and Density Matrix Composite System and Two-Photon State of Radiation Field A Simple Model of Incoherent and Coherent Radiation Source Pure State and Mixed State Product State, Entangled State, and Mixed State of Photon Pairs Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory Measurement of Light: Photon Counting Measurement of Light: Joint Detection of Photons Field Propagation in Space-Time Quantum Theory of Optical Coherence Quantum Degree of First-Order Coherence Photon and Effective Wavefunction Measurement of the First-Order Coherence or Correlation Quantum Degree of Second-Order Coherence Two-Photon Interference vs. Statistical Correlation of Intensity Fluctuations Second-Order Spatial Correlation of Thermal Light Photon Counting and Measurement of G(2) Quantum Entanglement EPR Experiment and EPR State Product State, Entangled State, and Classically Correlated State Entangled States in Spin Variables Entangled Biphoton State EPR Correlation of Entangled Biphoton System Subsystem in an Entangled Two-Photon State Biphoton in Dispersive Media Quantum Imaging Biphoton Imaging Ghost Imaging Ghost Imaging and Uncertainty Relation Thermal Light Ghost Imaging Classical Simulation of Ghost Imaging Turbulence-Free Ghost Imaging Two-Photon Interferometry I: Biphoton Interference Is Two-Photon Interference the Interference of Two Photons? Two-Photon Interference with Orthogonal Polarization Franson Interferometer Two-Photon Ghost Interference Delayed Choice Quantum Eraser Two-Photon Interferometry II: Quantum Interference of Chaotic Light Two-Photon Young's Interference Two-Photon Anticorrelation with Incoherent Chaotic Light Two-Photon Interference with Incoherent Orthogonal Polarized Chaotic Light Bell's Theorem and Bell's Inequality Measurement Hidden Variable Theory and Quantum Calculation for the Measurement of Spin 1/2 Bohm State Bell's Theorem and Bell's Inequality Bell States Bell State Preparation
This modern textbook offers an introduction to Quantum Mechanics as a theory that underlies the world around us, from atoms and molecules to materials, lasers, and other applications. The main features of the book are: * Emphasis on the key principles with minimal mathematical formalism * Demystifying discussions of the basic features of quantum systems, using dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimates to develop intuition * Comprehensive overview of the key concepts of quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of solids * Extensive discussion of the basic processes and applications of light-matter interactions * Online supplement with advanced theory, multiple-choice quizzes, etc.
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This book provides an overview of quantum light phenomena and extends the traditional Quantum Optics, to include quantum fluids of light and the complete electromagnetic vacuum. The first part of the book includes basic electromagnetic field quantisation, the characterisation of quantum photon states and elementary photon–atom interactions. Secondly, quantum fluids of light are explored such as recent areas as Bose–Einstein condensation, light vortices and superfluid light. Finally, the last section of the book focusses on a more complete description of quantum vacuum, which includes electron–positron states. The book is intended to make the bridge between these three somewhat distinct aspects of the quantum states of light. The main audiences for the book include researchers and advanced students in quantum technology including quantum optics, metrology and computing. Part of IOP Series in Quantum Technology. Key features • Up to date review of the field, including quantum fluids of light • Extensive coverage of the topic • Key and central theme for modern quantum science and technology • Written by a respected expert in the field