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

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
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin / Heidelberg 1998
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Edition1
SeriesTheoretical and Mathematical Physics
Subjects
Classical Electrodynamics
Complex Systems
Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical physics
Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum Optics
Quantum theory
Statistical methods
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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.
ISBN:9783642081330
3642081339
3662038765
3540548823
9783540548829
9783662038765
ISSN:1864-5879
1864-5887
DOI:10.1007/978-3-662-03875-8