Measuring Quantum State of Light: 22 (Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics, Series Number 22) - Softcover

Leonhardt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521023521 ISBN 13: 9780521023528

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The first detailed description of theoretical and experimental quantum tomography.

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Review

'Leonhardt's book is an important contribution to the literature ... In summary, Leonhardt's book is recommended to anyone - beginner, intermediate, or advanced - who has an interest in quantum optics, in fields having analogs to quantum optical phenomena, or in quantum mechanics in general.' John Hornstein, Optics and Photonics News

'... the book will be a useful addition to experts and research students working in quantum optics.' Stephen Barnett, Contemporary Physics

'This book is the first to give a detailed description of this fascinating branch of quantum optics. The book is self-contained ... Graduate students and researchers in quantum optics will find this a fascinating book. It will appeal to anyone interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics or more general problems of quantum measurement.' B. Kühne, Optik

'This is a well-written book; it makes easy and pleasant reading for both experts and physicists working in other areas ... a useful reference tool for active researchers and a nice and valuable introduction for (graduate) students who are entering this area.' M. G. A. Paris, Measuring Science Technology

'Quantum mechanics prescribes that there is a fundamental limit on the amount of information that can be extracted from a single set of measurements performed on a quantum object. As such, this book appears less restricted in its scope than it might first look, and in fact constitutes a self-contained source of knowledge for anyone interested or already working in quantum optics. The author focuses on two paradigms of state measurement, namely quantum tomography and the simultaneous measurement of position and momentum. The book also contains a valuable presentation of quasi-probability distributions and a description of fundamental optical elements such as the beam splitter and the homodyne detector.' Ulf Leonhardt, 'All-Time Favourites', Nature Photonics

Book Description

New theoretical analyses and optical experiments have given rise to a more complete knowledge of the quantum properties of light. This book provides the first detailed description of this branch of quantum optics. It will appeal to graduate students and researchers in quantum optics, as well as anyone interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521023521
• ISBN 13: 9780521023528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208