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OverviewThe counter-intuitive aspects of quantum physics have been long illustrated by thought experiments, from Einstein's photon box to Schrödinger's cat. These experiments have now become real, with single particles - electrons, atoms, or photons - directly unveiling the strange features of the quantum. State superpositions, entanglement and complementarity define a novel quantum logic which can be harnessed for information processing, raising great hopes for applications. This book describes a class of such thought experiments made real. Juggling with atoms and photons confined in cavities, ions or cold atoms in traps, is here an incentive to shed a new light on the basic concepts of quantum physics. Measurement processes and decoherence at the quantum-classical boundary are highlighted. This volume, which combines theory and experiments, will be of interest to students in quantum physics, teachers seeking illustrations for their lectures and new problem sets, researchers in quantum optics and quantum information. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Serge Haroche (, Collège de France) , Jean-Michel Raimond (, Université P. et M. Curie et Institut Universitaire de France)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.206kg ISBN: 9780199680313ISBN 10: 0199680310 Pages: 616 Publication Date: 11 April 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Unveiling the quantum 2: Strangeness and power of the quantum 3: Of spins and springs 4: The environment is watching 5: Photons in a box 6: Seeing light in subtle ways 7: Taming Schrödinger's cats 8: Atoms in a box 9: Entangling matter waves 10: Conclusion Appendix: Quantum states in phase spaceReviews`This is a wonderfully well-informed book. The authors tackle a difficult subject with beautiful clarity, and elegance. It should be required reading for anyone who wishes to explore the quantum wonders of Nature.' A. Ekert, University of Cambridge `A gem and a must-read for any student of quantum physics, from advanced undergraduate to expert.' Physics Today, August 2007 A gem and a must-read for any student of quantum physics, from advanced undergraduate to expert. Physics Today, August 2007 This is a wonderfully well-informed book. The authors tackle a difficult subject with beautiful clarity, and elegance. It should be required reading for anyone who wishes to explore the quantum wonders of Nature. A. Ekert, University of Cambridge Author InformationSerge Haroche Professor at Collège de France (Chaire de Physique Quantique) since 2001 Member of the French Academy of Sciences since 1993 Professor at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (1975-2000) and at Ecole Normale Supérieure (1984-2000). Maître de Conférence at Ecole Polytechnique (1975-1984) Professor (part time) at Yale University (1984-1993) Senior Member of Institut Universitaire de France (1991-2000) Fellow of the Americal Physical Society (1990) Prix Ricard of French Physical Society (1983) Michelson Medal of Franklin Insitute (1993) Quantum Electronics Prize of the European Physical Society (2002) Jean-Michel Raimond Professor at Université Pierre et Marie Curie since 1988 Junior member of Institut Universitaire de France, 1994-1999 Senior member of Institut Universitaire de France, Quantum Optics chair, 2001- Ampère Prize of the French Academy of Sciences with M. Brune, 1998 Chargé de recherches CNRS 1983-1988 Attaché de recherches CNRS 1979-1983 Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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