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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Introductory Quantum Optics by Christopher Gerry , Peter Knight
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 singlemode field quantization in a cavity quantization of multimode fields quantum phase coherent states quasiprobability distribution in phase space atomfield interactions the JaynesCummings model quantum coherence theory beam splitters and interferometers dissipative interactions nonclassical field states with squeezing etc. Schroedinger cat states tests of local realism with entangled photons from downconversion experimental realizations of cavity quantum electrodynamics trapped ions decoherence and some applications to quantum information processing particularly quantum cryptography. The book contains many homework problems and an extensive bibliography. This text is designed for upperlevel undergraduates taking courses in quantum optics who have already taken a course in quantum mechanics and for first and second year graduate students.