Short description This new edition offers theoretical concepts of quantum optics, with special emphasis on current research trends. The rigorous development of quantum optics in the context of quantum field theory details makes the book valuable to students as well as to researchers.
From the contents Introduction Elements of quantum electrodynamics Quantum states of bosonic systems Phase-space representations Quantum theory of damping Photoelectric detection of light Quantum-state reconstruction Nonclassicality and entanglement of bosonic systems Leaky optical cavities Medium-assisted electromagnetic vacuum effects Resonance fluorescence A single atom in a high-Q cavity Laser-driven quantized motion of a trapped atom
