Measuring the Quantum State of Light (Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics)
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Measuring the Quantum State of Light (Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics)
Measuring the Quantum State of Light (Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics)
By Ulf Leonhardt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 1997-07-13
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521497302
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521497305
Binding: Hardcover
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.
Summary: A simple book for a basic understanding
Rating: 4
“Measuring the quantum state of light” is an hard challenge for any experimental physicist working in this field. The book provides as easy understanding of the basic principle of the optical homodyne tomography. I found it very nice and well prepared. Unfortunately the book was written before the really outstanding experimental results from different groups in different countries so the reference list is not really updated. It provides a basic introduction inside the general problematics of measuring a quantum state and gives a post-graduate level discussion on the homodyne tomographic principles and methods. It is a wonderful mean to enter the quantum measuring field from an open door. It is clearly addressed to readers with a substantial background in quntum mechanics and quantum optics. Unfortunately it is really expensive compared to the number of pages and the informations added to people that are already in the field and have followed its evolution by reading the scientific papers on the subject.
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