Most previous texts on quantum optics have been written primarily for the graduate student market at Ph D level & above Quantum optics an introduction aims to introduce a wide range of topics at a lower level suitable for advanced undergraduate & Masters level students in physics The text is divided into four main parts covering modern topics in both pure & applied quantum optics I Introduction & 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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From quarks to computing this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear & accessible language Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon & philosophical ideas but a reality which affects our daily lives ...

Quantum Physics For Dummies Revised Edition helps make quantum physics understandable & accessible From what quantum physics can do for the world to understanding hydrogen atoms readers will get complete coverage of the subject along with numerous examples to help them tackle the tough equations Compatible with classroom text books & courses Quantum Physics For Dummies Revised Edition lets students study at their own paces & helps them prepare for graduate or professional exams Coverage

Includes:: The Schrodinger Equation & its Applications The Foundations of Quantum Physics Vector Notation Spin Scattering Theory Angular Momentum & more Your plain-English guide to understanding & working with the micro world Quantum physics also called quantum mechanics or quantum field theory can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or enthusiast of science math or physics This friendly concise guide makes this challenging subject understandable & accessible from atoms to particles to gases & beyond Plus it's packed with fully explained examples to help you tackle the tricky equations like a pro! Compatible with any classroom course study at your own pace & prepare for graduate or professional exams Your journey begins here understand what quantum physics is & what kinds of problems it can solve Know the basic math from state vectors to quantum matrix manipulations get the foundation you need to proceed Put quantum physics to work make sense of Schroedinger's equation & handle particles bound in square wells & harmonic oscillators Solve problems in three

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A new & exciting approach to the basics of quantum theory this undergraduate textbook contains extensive discussions of conceptual puzzles & over 800 exercises & problems Beginning with three elementary 'qubit' systems the book develops the formalism of quantum theory addresses questions of measurement & distinguishability & explores the dynamics of quantum systems In addition to the standard topics covered in other textbooks it also covers communication & measurement quantum entanglement entropy & thermodynamics & quantum information processing This textbook gives a broad view of quantum theory by emphasizing dynamical evolution & exploring conceptual & foundational issues It focuses on contemporary topics including measurement time evolution open systems quantum entanglement & the role of information ...

Permeated by the author's delightful humor this little book explains with nearly no mathematics the main conceptual issues associated with quantum mechanics The issue of determinism Does quantum mechanics signify the end of a deterministic word-view? The role of the human subject or of the observer in science Since Copernicus science has increasingly tended to dethrone Man from his formerly held special position in the Universe But quantum mechanics with its emphasis on the notion of observation may once more have given a central role to the human subject The issue of locality Does quantum mechanics imply that instantaneous actions at a distance exist in Nature? In these pages the author offers a variety of views & answers
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- to these questions The reader will be both entertained & enlightened by Jean Bricmont's clear & incisive arguments

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This textbook presents a concise yet detailed introduction to quantum physics Concise because it condenses the essentials to a few principles Detailed because these few principles
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- are illustrated by several telling examples A fairly complete overview of the conventional quantum mechanics curriculum is the primary focus but the huge field of statistical thermodynamics is covered as well The text explains why a few key discoveries shattered the prevailing broadly accepted classical view of physics First matter appears to consist of particles which when propagating resemble waves Consequently some observable properties cannot be measured simultaneously with arbitrary precision Second events with single particles are not determined but are more or less probable The essence of this is that the observable properties of a physical system are to be represented by non-commuting mathematical objects instead of real numbers Chapters on exceptionally simple but highly instructive examples illustrate this abstract formulation of quantum physics The simplest atoms ions & molecules are explained describing their interaction with electromagnetic radiation as well as the scattering of particles A short introduction to many particle physics with an outlook on quantum fields follows There is a chapter on maximally mixed states of very large systems that is statistical thermodynamics The following chapter on the linear response to perturbations provides a link to the material equations of continuum physics Mathematical details which would hinder the flow of the main text have been deferred to an appendix The book addresses university students of physics & related fields It will attract graduate students & professionals in particular who wish to systematize or refresh their knowledge of quantum physics when studying specialized texts on solid state & materials physics advanced optics & other modern fields

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Quantum theory is the soul of theoretical physics It is not just a theory of specific physical systems but rather a new framework with universal applicability This book shows how we can reconstruct the theory from six information-theoretical principles by rebuilding the quantum rules from the bottom up Step by step the reader will learn how to master the counterintuitive aspects of the quantum world & how to efficiently reconstruct quantum information protocols from first principles Using intuitive graphical notation to represent equations & with shorter & more efficient derivations the theory can be understood & assimilated with exceptional ease Offering a radically new perspective on the field the book contains an efficient course of quantum theory & quantum information for undergraduates The book is aimed at researchers professionals & students in physics computer science & philosophy as well as the curious outsider seeking a deeper understanding of the theory ...

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