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1	Quantum Optics: An Introduction more books like this by Mark Fox add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $49.97!
2	Introductory Quantum Optics more books like this by Chris Gerry, Peter Knight add to wishlist This book provides an elementary introduction to the subject of quantum optics, the study of the quantum mechanical nature of light and its interaction with matter. The presentation is almost entirely concerned with the quantized electromagnetic field. Topics covered include single-mode field quantization in a cavity, quantization of multimode ... see all copies from $50.07! new only from $50.07! \| SVS
3	Quantum Theory of Light more books like this by Rodney Loudon add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $23.05! new only from $35.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics more books like this by Leonard Mandel, Emil Wolf add to wishlist This book presents a systematic account of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics, as applied to such topics as radiation from sources of different states of coherence, foundations of radiometry, effects of source coherence on the spectra of radiated fields, coherence theory of laser modes, and scattering of partially ... see all copies from $83.15! new only from $83.15! \| SVS
5	Principles of Lasers and Optics more books like this by William S C Chang add to wishlist Principles of Lasers and Optics describes both the fundamental principles of the laser and the propagation and application of laser radiation in bulk and guided-wave components. All solid state, gas and semiconductor lasers are analysed uniformly as macroscopic devices with susceptibility originated from quantum mechanical interactions to develop ... see all copies from $27.00! new only from $27.00! \| SVS
6	Atom Optics more books like this by Pierre Meystre add to wishlist One of the most profound revolutions brought about by quantum mechanics is that it does away with the distinction between waves and particles: atoms, in particular, can exhibit all the properties that we associate with wave phenomena, such as diffraction and interference; it has recently even become possible to prepare collections of atoms in ... see all copies from $45.81! new only from $48.94! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Elements of quantum optics more books like this by Pierre Meystre add to wishlist "Elements of Quantum Optics" gives a self-contained and broad coverage of the basic elements necessary to understand and carry out research in laser physics and quantum optics, including a review of basic quantum mechanics and pedagogical introductions to system-reservoir interactions and to second quantization. The text reveals the close ... see all copies from $29.97! new only from $48.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Quantum Imaging more books like this by Mikhail I Kolobov (Editor) add to wishlist Quantum Imaging is a newly born branch of quantum optics that investigates the ultimate performance limits of optical imaging allowed by the laws of quantum mechanics. Using the methods and techniques from quantum optics, quantum imaging addresses the questions of image formation, processing and detection with sensitivity and resolution exceeding ... see all copies from $58.28! new only from $58.97! \| first editions
9	The Light Fantastic: A Modern Introduction to Classical and Quantum Optics more books like this by I R Kenyon add to wishlist This book presents a thorough and self-contained introduction to modern optics, covering in full the three components ray optics, wave optics, and quantum optics. The text covers all that would be needed over a comprehensive course in optics at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. Digital cameras, LCD screens, aircraft laser ... see all copies from $28.89! new only from $49.75! \| first editions
10	Quantum Optics: Including Noise Reduction, Trapped Ions, Quantum Trajectories, and Decoherence more books like this by Miguel Orszag add to wishlist Quantum Optics gives a very broad coverage of basic laser-related phenomena that allow scientists and engineers to carry out research in quantum optics and laser physics. It covers the quantization of the electromagnetic field, quantum theory of coherence, atom-field interaction models, resonance fluorescence, quantum theory of damping, laser ... see all copies from $39.43! new only from $39.43! \| first editions
11 view cover	Near-Field Nano/Atom Optics and Technology more books like this by Motoici Ohtsu (Editor) add to wishlist Intrinsic features of the optical near field open a new frontier in optical science and technology by finally overcoming the diffraction limit to reach nanometric dimensions. But this book goes beyond near-field optical microscopy to cover local spectroscopy, nanoscale optical processing and storage, quantum near-field optics, and atom ... see all copies from $33.77! new only from $38.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Quantum Noise in Mesoscopic Physics more books like this by Yuli V Nazarov add to wishlist The field of quantum noise in mesoscopic physics has experienced intensive development for more than a decade, and there is as yet no sign of a slow-down. This book presents a collection of reviews in which the leading research teams summarize their most recent results and chart new directions. Taken together, the reviews give a snapshot of the ... see all copies from $32.34! new only from $100.78! \| SVS
13 view cover	Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, and Ultrafast Phenomena with X-Rays more books like this by Bernhard W Adams (Editor) add to wishlist "Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, and Ultrafast Phenomena with X-Rays" is an introduction to cutting-edge science that is beginning to emerge on state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facilities and will come to flourish with the x-ray free-electron lasers currently being planned. It is intended for the use by scientists at synchrotron radiation ... see all copies from $24.84! new only from $80.74! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Quantum Optics more books like this by Marlan O Scully, Muhammad Suhail Zubairy add to wishlist The field of quantum optics has witnessed significant theoretical and experimental developments in recent years. This book provides an in-depth and wide-ranging introduction to the subject, emphasising throughout the basic principles and their applications. The book begins by developing the basic tools of quantum optics, and goes on to show the ... see all copies from $66.94! new only from $84.62! \| SVS
15 view cover	Methods in Theoretical Quantum Optics more books like this by Radmore Barnett, Paul M Radmore, Stephen M Barnett add to wishlist This book is aimed at those readers who already have some knowledge of mathematical methods and have also been introduced to the basic ideas of quantum optics. It should be attractive to students who have already explored one of the more introductory texts, such as Loudon's "The Quantum Theory of Light" (2/e, 1983, OUP) and are seeking to acquire ... see all copies from $50.00! new only from $95.00! \| SVS
16 view cover	Electromagnetic Noise and Quantum Optical Measurements more books like this by Herman A Haus add to wishlist Electromagnetic Noise and Quantum Optical Measurements is the result of more than 40 years of research and teaching. The first three chapters provide the background necessary to understand the basic concepts. Then shot noise and thermal noise are discussed, followed by linear noisy multiparts, the quantum theory of waveguides and resonators, an ... see all copies from $84.83! new only from $84.83! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Principles of Nano-Optics more books like this by Lukas Novotny, Bert Hecht add to wishlist Nano-optics is the study of optical phenomena and techniques on the nanometer scale, that is, near or beyond the diffraction limit of light. It is an emerging field of study, motivated by the rapid advance of nanoscience and nanotechnology which require adequate tools and strategies for fabrication, manipulation and characterization at this scale. ... see all copies from $62.73! new only from $62.73!
18 view cover	Fundamentals of quantum optics more books like this by John R. Klauder add to wishlist This graduate-level text surveys the fundamentals of quantum optics, including the quantum theory of partial coherence and the nature of the relations between classical and quantum theories of coherence.1968 edition. see all copies from $8.30! new only from $9.69! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Quantum Optics more books like this by J C Garrison, R Y Chiao add to wishlist Quantum optics, i.e. the interaction of individual photons with matter, began with the discoveries of Planck and Einstein, but in recent years it has expanded beyond pure physics to become an important driving force for technological innovation. This book serves the broader readership growing out of this development by starting with an elementary ... see all copies from $52.16! new only from $74.12!
20 view cover	The Present Status of the Quantum Theory of Light more books like this by Stanley Jeffers (Editor), S Roy (Editor), Jean-Pierre Vigier add to wishlist This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium held in honour of Jean-Pierre Vigier in Toronto, Canada, in August 1995. It encompasses many areas in which he has been active over the years, such as stochastic interpretations of quantum mechanics, particle physics and electromagnetic theory. The papers have been loosely ordered in the ... see all copies from $142.47! new only from $242.56! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Atom-Field Interactions and Dressed Atoms more books like this by Csmo Persico, G Compagno, R Passante add to wishlist This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory of the interaction between atoms and electromagnetic fields, an area which is central to the investigation of the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics. The first four chapters describe the different forms of the interaction between atoms and radiation fields. The rest of the book ... see all copies from $85.79! new only from $85.79! \| SVS
22 view cover	Measuring the Quantum State of Light more books like this by Ulf Leonhardt, P L Knight (Editor), A Miller (Editor) add to wishlist Quantum mechanics sets fundamental limits on the amount of information one can extract from a system with a single set of measurements. Recent results of new theoretical analyses and optical experiments have given rise to a more complete knowledge of the quantum properties of light. This book gives the first detailed description of this ... see all copies from $37.90! new only from $37.90! \| SVS
23 view cover	Cooperative Effects in Optics Superradiance and Phase Transitions more books like this by Andreev, Emelianov, Ilnskii add to wishlist "Cooperative Effects in Optics: Superradiance and Phase Transitions" presents a systematic treatment of the modern theory of cooperative optical phenomena - processes in which the behavior of many-body systems of radiators or absorbers is essentially determined by their collective interactions with each other. The book focuses on the theory of ... see all copies from $17.50! new only from $90.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Mesoscopic Quantum Optics more books like this by Yoshihisa Yamamoto, Atac Imamoglu add to wishlist This new work presents an eclectic treatment of quantum optics, quantum measurements, and mesoscopic physics. Beginning with the fundamentals of quantum optics, the book then provides scientists and engineers with the latest experimental work in the area of optical measurements. see all copies from $93.00! new only from $97.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Quantum Optics, Experimental Gravitation, and Measurement Theory more books like this by Pierre Meystre (Editor), Marian O Scully (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $198.08! new only from $198.08! \| SVS

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