, Quantum Optics for Engineers (Taylor & Francis,
New York, 2014)
ISBN: 978-1-43-988853-7
(Note: title released on November 26, 2013.)
Quantum Optics for Engineers includes: some 190 figures, numerous tables, some 1000 equations, many worked out examples, about 100 problems, a large number of archival references, in about 472 pages. A corrigenda is available in PDF form.
It provides a transparent, and methodical, introduction to Dirac's bra ket notation.
It introduces quantum mechanics via Dirac's notation with an emphasis on practical applications.
It uses Dirac's notation to derive basic aspects of quantum mechanics such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and Schrodinger's equation.
It illustrates the interferometric quantum origin of diffraction, refraction, and reflection.
It provides a transparent introduction, via Dirac's notation, to the probability amplitude of quantum entanglement.
It explain applications of quantum entanglement to communications, cryptography, and teleportation.
A self contained book that uses mainly first year calculus and algebra tools while avoiding specialized mathematical techniques.
It illustrates theoretical principles via the use of worked out examples.
"Duarte's book is a welcome addition to the family of optics texts because he stresses fundamental connections between classical and quantum optics. His review of the bedrock theory and experiments of several of the founders of quantum physics provides an instructive transition to recent developments in quantum optics, such as photon entanglement. Perhaps the most appealing aspect of this book is the treatment of classical optical concepts and phenomena in terms of a quantum formalism...Both graduate students and the experienced researcher will find this treatment of quantum optics to be illuminating and valuable...I look forward to having a copy in my personal library."
Professor J. Gary Eden, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois
"Quantum Optics for Engineers is an original and unique book that describes classical and quantum optical phenomena, and the synergy between these two subjects, from an interferometric perspective. Dirac’s notation is used ... [to] provide a lucid explanation of quantum polarization entanglement. The book will serve engineers with a minimum knowledge of quantum mechanics ... to understand modern experiments with lasers, optical communications, and the intriguing world of quantum entanglement."
Professor Ignacio E. Olivares, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
"Quantum Optics for Engineers provides a transparent and succinct description of the fundamentals of quantum optics using Dirac’s notation and ample illustrations. Particularly valuable is the explanation and elucidation of quantum entanglement from an interferometric perspective. The cohesiveness provided by the unified use of Dirac’s notation, emphasizing physics rather than mathematics, is particularly useful for those trained in engineering. This will be a valuable asset to any optical engineer’s library."
Anne M. Miller, RR Donnelley, USA
"This book is a concise and comprehensive presentation of numerous fundamental concepts related to the light nature and its interaction with matter. A very structured and logical route reveals step by step the rigorous theory of quantum optics. To some extent, the whole project can be fairly defined as unique. One of the heaviest tools in quantum optics, operator representation, is introduced in a very clear and straightforward way. Nature foundations and rather complicated mathematical tools are brought in a very elegant manner such that readers suddenly find themselves as experts in areas they would consider untouchable magic. The intriguing world of quantum entanglement is revealed via many practical examples."
Professor Sergei Popov, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Brief Historical perspective
The Principles of Quantum Mechanics
The Feynman Lectures on Physics
Photon
Quantum Optics
Quantum Optics for Engineers
References
Chapter 2: Planck’s Quantum Energy Equation
Introduction
Planck's Equation and Wave Optics
References
Chapter 3: The Uncertainty Principle
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Wave-Particle Duality
Feynman Approximation
Example
Interferometric Approximation
Minimum Uncertainty Principle
Generalized Uncertainty Principle
Additional Versions of The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Example
Applications of the Uncertainty Principle in Optics
Beam Divergence
Beam Divergence and Astronomy
Uncertainty Principle and the Cavity Linewidth Equation
Tuning Laser Microcavities
Sub Microcavities
Problems
References
Chapter 4: Dirac Quantum Optics
Dirac Notation in Optics
Dirac Quantum Principles
Interference and the Interferometric Equation
Examples: Double-, Triple-, Quadruple-, and Quintuple-Slit Interference
Geometry of the N-Slit Interferometer
Diffraction Grating Equation
N-Slit Interferometer Experiment
Coherent and Senicoherent Interferograms
Interferometric Equation in Two and Three Dimensions
Classical and Quantum Alternatives
Problems
References
Chapter 5: Interference, Diffraction, Refraction, and Reflection Via the Dirac Notation
Introduction
Interference and Diffraction
Generalized Diffraction
Positive Diffraction
Positive and Negative Refraction
Focusing
Reflection
Succinct Description of Optics
Problems
References
Chapter 6: Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
Introduction
Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
Example: Generalized Single-Prism Dispersion
Double-Pass Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
Design of Zero-Dispersion Multiple-Prism Beam Expanders
Appendix K: Physical Constants and Optical Quantities
Partial Author Index
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