Description
Book SynopsisThis is an introduction to the quantum theory of light and its broad implications and applications. The book covers material with direct relevance to current basic and applied research, such as quantum fluctuations and their role in laser physics and the theory of forces between macroscopic bodies. Includes many exercises and historical sidelights.
Trade ReviewFor the student who requires a broader understanding of quantum optics beyond a first course, this book is a treasure trove that will reward many hours of independent study beyond the introductory course. * Jonathan Blakely, , Contemporary Physics *
Peter Milonnis text is a masterpiece of scholarship and clarity. The wide range of topics covered and the lucidity of the presentation will delight students and experts alike. * Stephen M. Barnett, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow *
Table of Contents1: Elements of Classical Electrodynamics 2: Atoms in Light: Semiclassical Theory 3: Quantum Theory of the Electromagnetic Field 4: Interaction Hamiltonian and Spontaneous Emission 5: Atoms and Light: Quantum Theory 6: Fluctuations, Dissipation, and Noise 7: Dipole Interactions and Fluctuation-Induced Forces
