Introduction. Planck’s Quantum Energy Equation. Uncertainty Principle. Dirac Quantum Optics. Interference, Diffraction, Refraction, and Reflection via the Dirac Notation. Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion. Dirac Notation Identities. Laser Excitation. Laser Oscillators Described via the Dirac Notation. Interferometry via the Dirac Notation. Secure Interferometric Communications in Free Space. Schrödinger’s Equation. Introduction to Feynman Path Integrals. Matrix Aspects of Quantum Mechanics. Classical Polarization. Quantum Polarization. Entangled Polarizations: Probability Amplitudes and Experimental Configurations. Quantum Computing. Quantum Cryptography and Teleportation. Quantum Measurements. Interpretational Issues in Quantum Mechanics.
F.J. Duarte
"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."
––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."
––Sergei Popov, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
"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."
––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."
––Sergei Popov, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
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