Measuring the Quantum State of Light
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"Measuring the Quantum State of Light" by Ulf Leonhardt is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Light & Optics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Quantum mechanics sets fundamental limits on the amount of information one can extract from a system with a single set of measurements. Recent results of new theoretical analyses and optical experiments have given rise to a more complete knowledge of the quantum properties of light. This book gives the first detailed description of this fascinating branch of quantum optics. The author describes some key results and tools from quantum optics and then discusses the quantum mechanical description of simple optical instruments before giving a detailed treatment of quantum tomography. The book concludes with a chapter devoted to the problem of the simultaneous measurement of position and momentum. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in quantum optics as well as anyone interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics or more general problems of quantum measurement.
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"Measuring the Quantum State of Light" by Ulf Leonhardt is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Light & Optics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Topic: Light & Optics
Author: Ulf Leonhardt
Who this is for:
- Teachers and classroom instructors
- Students building subject mastery
- Readers looking for practical learning support
Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.
Quantum mechanics sets fundamental limits on the amount of information one can extract from a system with a single set of measurements. Recent results of new theoretical analyses and optical experiments have given rise to a more complete knowledge of the quantum properties of light. This book gives the first detailed description of this fascinating branch of quantum optics. The author describes some key results and tools from quantum optics and then discusses the quantum mechanical description of simple optical instruments before giving a detailed treatment of quantum tomography. The book concludes with a chapter devoted to the problem of the simultaneous measurement of position and momentum. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in quantum optics as well as anyone interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics or more general problems of quantum measurement.
| Author | Ulf Leonhardt |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2005-11-24 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780521023528 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 208 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Light & Optics |
| Series | Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics |
Format: Paperback
Length: 208 pages
Language: English
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