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"""I can hardly think of a more congenial approach to quantum optics, to its concepts, methods, applications and overlaps with fascinating new research areas. The book is remarkably thorough and up-to-date, and it is written with exemplary clarity, enthusiasm and care. The author combines richness of insight and depth of argument with accessible style and genuine originality of presentation. I am sure Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics will repay the attention of every reader, whether beginner or expert."" Artur Ekert Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics University of Cambridge, UK ""... It is beautifully laid out and written in a manner that makes one just want to go on reading. The footnotes are a joy -- they offer wonderful insights, additional information, alternative scenarios and sometimes humorous comments ... For my money, Vedral's book is definitely the one for the desert island ..."" Karen Kirkby Times Higher Education Supplement"

I can hardly think of a more congenial approach to quantum optics, to its concepts, methods, applications and overlaps with fascinating new research areas. The book is remarkably thorough and up-to-date, and it is written with exemplary clarity, enthusiasm and care. The author combines richness of insight and depth of argument with accessible style and genuine originality of presentation. I am sure Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics will repay the attention of every reader, whether beginner or expert. Artur Ekert Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics University of Cambridge, UK ... It is beautifully laid out and written in a manner that makes one just want to go on reading. The footnotes are a joy -- they offer wonderful insights, additional information, alternative scenarios and sometimes humorous comments ... For my money, Vedral's book is definitely the one for the desert island ... Karen Kirkby Times Higher Education Supplement

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Vlatko Vedral is a professor at Leeds University heading a new group in Quantum Information Science. He has previously held positions at Oxford University and Imperial College London and visiting positions in Vienna and Waterloo. He has published over 80 research papers in quantum optics, quantum information and quantum physics, and has frequently been interviewed by the media about his work.

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