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Informationen zum Autor Yanhua Shihis Professor at the Department of Physics! University of Maryland. Klappentext Presents the theoretical concepts and experimental techniques involved in modern quantum optics. This book reviews basic theory and experimental evidence for the quantization of light! addressing such concepts as entanglement and two-photon phenomena. Zusammenfassung Authored by a highly regarded international researcher and pioneer in the field, An Introduction to Quantum Optics: Photon and Biphoton Physics is a straightforward overview of basic principles and experimental evidence for the quantum theory of light. This book introduces and analyzes some of the most exciting experimental research to date in the field of quantum optics and quantum information, helping readers understand the revolutionary changes occurring in optical science. Paints a picture of light in terms of general quantum interference, to reflect the physical truth behind all optical observationsUnlike most traditional books on the subject, this one introduces fundamental classical and quantum concepts and measurement techniques naturally and gradually as it explores the process of analyzing typical experimental observations. Separating itself from other books with this uncommon focus on the experimental part of analysis, this volume:Provides a general overview of the optical coherence of light without quantizationIntroduces concepts and tools of field quantization and quantum optics based on the principles and rules of quantum mechanicsAnalyzes similarities and differences between classical and quantum coherenceConcentrates on key research topics in quantum opticsExplains photon and biphoton physics by examining the devices and experimental procedures used to test theoriesThis book is basic enough for students, but it also covers a broad range of higher-level concepts that will benefit scientists and other professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of practical and theoretical aspects and new experimental methods of measurement. This material summarizes exciting developments and observations and then helps readers of all levels apply presented concepts and tools to summarize, analyze, and resolve quantum optical problems in their own work. It is a great aid to improve methods of discovering new physics and better understand and apply nontraditional concepts and interpretations in both new and historical experimental discoveries. Inhaltsverzeichnis Electromagnetic Wave Theory and Measurement of LightElectromagnetic Wave Theory of LightClassical SuperpositionMeasurement of LightIntensity of Light: Expectation and FluctuationMeasurement of Intensity: Ensemble Average and Time AverageCoherence Property of Light-The State of the RadiationCoherence Property of LightTemporal CoherenceSpatial CoherenceDiffraction and PropagationDiffractionField PropagationOptical ImagingA Classic Imaging SystemFourier Transform via a LensFirst-Order Coherence of LightFirst-Order Temporal CoherenceFirst-Order Spatial CoherenceSecond-Order Coherence of LightSecond-Order Coherence of Coherent LightSecond-Order Correlation of Chaotic-Thermal Radiation and the HBT InterferometerThe Physical Cause of the HBT PhenomenonNear-Field Second-Order Spatial Coherence of Thermal LightNth-Order Coherence of LightNth-Order Near-Field Spatial Coherence of Thermal LightHomodyne Detection and Heterodyne Detection of LightOptical Homodyne and Heterodyne DetectionBalanced Homodyne and Heterodyne DetectionBalanced Homodyne Detection of Independent and Coupled Thermal FieldsQuantum Theory of Light: Field Quantization and MeasurementThe Experimental Foundation-Part I: Blackbody RadiationThe Experimental Foundation-Part II: Photoelectric EffectThe Light Quantum and the Field QuantizationPhoton Number State of Radiation FieldCoherent State of Radiation FieldDensity Operator and...
