{"product_id":"light-the-physics-of-the-photon-9781439840436","title":"Light  The Physics of the Photon","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the early wave-particle arguments to the mathematical theory of electromagnetism to Einstein's work on the quantization of light, different descriptions of what constitutes light have existed for over 300 years.\u003cstrong\u003e Light  The Physics of the Photon\u003c\/strong\u003e examines the photon phenomenon from several perspectives. It demonstrates the importance of studying the photon as a concept belonging to a global vacuum (matter-free space).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into eight parts, the book begins with exploring aspects of classical optics in a global vacuum on the basis of free-space Maxwell equations. It then describes light rays and geodesics and presents a brief account of the Maxwell theory in general relativity. After discussing the theory of photon wave mechanics, the author gives a field-quantized description of the electromagnetic field, emphasizing single-photon quantum optics in Minkowskian space. He next focuses on photon physics in the rim zone of matter, paying particular at\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Everything you wanted to know about the modern photon by way of mathematical formalisms is available in [this book] … a delightful book for theoretically inclined advanced students and scientists specializing in optical science.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Physics\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The material is presented in a clear structure and with full mathematical rigour.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eContemporary Physics\u003c\/i\u003e, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This important book will help readers accomplish the arduous task of understanding the photon, and provides deeper knowledge of the nature of light.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Barry R. Masters, \u003cem\u003eOptics \u0026amp; Photonics News\u003c\/em\u003e, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassical Optics in Global Vacuum. Light Rays and Geodesics. Maxwell Theory in General Relativity. Photon Wave Mechanics. Single-Photon Quantum Optics in Minkowskian Space. Photon Embryo States. Photon Source Domain and Propagators. Photon Vacuum and Quanta in Minkowskian Space. Two-Photon Entanglement in Space-Time. Bibliography. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019838751063,"sku":"9781439840436","price":166.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439840436.jpg?v=1750781428","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/light-the-physics-of-the-photon-9781439840436","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}