| Portion of title |
Nonlinear and quantum optics using the density matrix |
| Contents |
Basic classical concepts -- Basic quantum mechanics -- Atom-field interactions -- Transient optical response -- Coherent interactions of fields and atoms -- Quantized fields and coherent states -- Selected topics and applications -- Appendices: Expectation values ; The Heisenberg uncertainty principle ; The classical Hamiltonian of electromagnetic interactions ; Stationary and time-dependent perturbation theory ; Second quantization of fermions -; Frequency shifts and decay due to reservoir coupling ; Solving for off-diagonal density matrix elements ; Irreducible tensor operators and Wigner-Eckart (W-E) theorem ; Derivation of efective Hamiltonians. |
| Summary |
This book bridges a gap between introductory optics texts and the vanguard of optical science, where light is used as a tool to probe the properties of new materials. A single mathematical tool is introduced that enables readers to understand laser tweezers, laser cooling, optical magnetism, squeezed light, and many other advanced topics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009942568 |
| ISBN | 9780199574872 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199574871 (alk. paper) |
