1st Edition

Theory of Nonclassical States of Light

Edited By V.V. Dodonov, V.I. Man'ko Copyright 2003
384 Pages
by CRC Press

388 Pages
by CRC Press

384 Pages
by CRC Press

The term 'nonclassical states' refers to the quantum states that cannot be produced in the usual sources of light, such as lasers or lamps, rather than those requiring more sophisticated apparatus for their production. Theory of Non-classical States of Light describes the current status of the theory of nonclassical states of light including many new and important results as well as introductory... Read more
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Biography

V. V. Dodonov , V. I. Man'ko