Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 1 Master Equations and Fokker-Planck Equations

Statistical Methods in Quantum Optics 1 Master Equations and Fokker-Planck Equations / by Howard J. Carmichael.

The book provides an introduction to the methods of quantum statistical mechanics used in quantum optics and their application to the quantum theories of the single-mode laser and optical bistability. The generalized representations of Drummond and Gardiner are discussed together with the more stand...

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Main Author: Carmichael, Howard J. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 1999.
Edition:1st ed. 1999.
Series:Theoretical and Mathematical Physics,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Elementary particles (Physics).
Quantum field theory.
Optics.
Electrodynamics.
Statistical physics.
Dynamical systems.
Lasers.
Photonics.
Quantum optics.
Physics.
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Summary:The book provides an introduction to the methods of quantum statistical mechanics used in quantum optics and their application to the quantum theories of the single-mode laser and optical bistability. The generalized representations of Drummond and Gardiner are discussed together with the more standard methods for deriving Fokker--Planck equations. Particular attention is given to the theory of optical bistability formulated in terms of the positive P-representation, and the theory of small bistable systems. This is a textbook at an advanced graduate level. It is intended as a bridge between an introductory discussion of the master equation method and problems of current research.
Physical Description:XXI, 361 p. online resource.
ISBN:9783662038758
ISSN:1864-5879
DOI:10.1007/978-3-662-03875-8

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