| Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2: Non-Classical Fields 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Carmichael, Howard J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540713190 ISBN-13: 9783540713197 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $151.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2 - Non-Classical Fields continues the development of the methods used in quantum optics to treat open quantum systems and their fluctuations. Its early chapters build upon the phase-space methods introduced in the first volume Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 1 - Matter Equations and Fokker-Planck Equations: the difficulties these methods face in treating non-classical light are exposed, where the regime of large fluctuations ??? failure of the system size expansion ??? is shown to be particularly problematic. Cavity QED is adopted as a natural vehicle for extending quantum noise theory into this regime. In response to the issues raised, the theory of quantum trajectories is presented as a universal approach to the treatment of fluctuations in open quantum systems. This book presents its material at a level suitable for beginning researchers or students in an advanced course in quantum optics, or a course in quantum mechanics or statistical physics that deals with open quantum systems. The text is complemented by exercises and interspersed notes that point the reader to side issues or a deeper exploration of the material presented. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Quantum Theory - Science | Physics - Optics & Light - Science | Physics - Mathematical & Computational |
| Dewey: 535 |
| Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (2.05 lbs) 542 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 2 - Non-Classical Fields continues the development of the methods used in quantum optics to treat open quantum systems and their fluctuations. Its early chapters build upon the phase-space methods introduced in the first volume Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 1 - Matter Equations and Fokker-Planck Equations the difficulties these methods face in treating non-classical light are exposed, where the regime of large fluctuations - failure of the system size expansion - is shown to be particularly problematic. Cavity QED is adopted as a natural vehicle for extending quantum noise theory into this regime. In response to the issues raised, the theory of quantum trajectories is presented as a universal approach to the treatment of fluctuations in open quantum systems. This book presents its material at a level suitable for beginning researchers or students in an advanced course in quantum optics, or a course in quantum mechanics or statistical physics that deals with open quantum systems. The text is complemented by exercises and interspersed notes that point the reader to side issues or a deeper exploration of the material presented. |
