ABSTRACT

Quantum Optics for Engineers provides a transparent and methodical introduction to quantum optics via the Dirac's bra–ket notation with an emphasis on practical applications and basic aspects of quantum mechanics such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and Schrodinger's equation.

Self-contained and using mainly first-year calculus and algebra tools, the book:

  • Illustrates the interferometric quantum origin of fundamental optical principles such as diffraction, refraction, and reflection
  • Provides a transparent introduction, via Dirac's notation, to the probability amplitude of quantum entanglement
  • Explains applications of the probability amplitude of quantum entanglement to optical communications, quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, and quantum computing.

Quantum Optics for Engineers is succinct, transparent, and practical, revealing the intriguing world of quantum entanglement via many practical examples. Ample illustrations are used throughout its presentation and the theory is presented in a methodical, detailed approach.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|3 pages

Planck’s Quantum Energy Equation

chapter 3|21 pages

Uncertainty Principle

chapter 4|23 pages

Dirac Quantum Optics

chapter 6|18 pages

Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion

chapter 7|6 pages

Dirac Notation Identities

chapter 8|24 pages

Laser Excitation

chapter 10|19 pages

Interferometry via the Dirac Notation

chapter 12|18 pages

Schrödinger’s Equation

chapter 13|9 pages

Introduction to Feynman Path Integrals

chapter 14|21 pages

Matrix Aspects of Quantum Mechanics

chapter 15|22 pages

Classical Polarization

chapter 16|13 pages

Quantum Polarization

chapter 18|13 pages

Quantum Computing

chapter 19|14 pages

Quantum Cryptography and Teleportation

chapter 20|18 pages

Quantum Measurements

chapter 21|14 pages

Interpretational Issues in Quantum Mechanics