An Introduction to Quantum Optics

This text offers a complete revision for its introduction to the quantum theory of light, including notable developments as well as improvements in presentation of basic theory and concepts, with continued emphasis on experimental aspects. The author provides a thorough overview on basic methods of classical and quantum mechanical measurements.

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1. Electromagnetic wave theory and measurement of light 2. Quantum theory of light: field quantization and photon 3. Quantum theory of light: the state of quantized field and photon 4. Measurement of quantized field and photon 5. Coherent and incoherent radiation 6. Diffraction and imaging 7. First-order coherence of light 8. Second-order coherence-correlation of light 9. Quantum Entanglement 10. Two-photon Interferometry I: Biphoton interference 11. Two-photon interferometry II: two-photon interference of thermal field 12. Quantum Imaging 13. Homodyne detection and heterodyne detection of light 14. Optical Tests of Foundations of Quantum Theory