Luk¿, Antonín. creator author. Perinová, Vlasta. author. SpringerLink (Online service) text xxu 2009 monographic eng

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access online resource. Quantum Aspects of Light Propagation provides an overview of spatio-temporal descriptions of the electromagnetic field in linear and nonlinear dielectric media, appropriate to macroscopic and microscopic theories. Readers will find an introduction to canonical quantum descriptions of light propagation in a nonlinear dispersionless dielectric medium, and an approach to linear and nonlinear dispersive dielectric media. Illustrated by optical processes, these descriptions are simplified by a transition to one-dimensional propagation. Quantum theories of light propagation in optical media are generalized from dielectric media to magnetodielectrics, in addition to a presentation of classical and nonclassical properties of radiation propagating through negative-index media. Valuable analyses of quantization in waveguides, photonic crystals, and propagation in strongly scattering media are also included, along with various optical resonator properties. The theories are utilized for the quantum electrodynamical effects to be determined in periodic dielectric structures which are known to be a basis of new schemes for lasing and a control of light field state. Quantum Aspects of Light Propagation is a valuable reference for researchers and engineers involved with general optics, quantum optics and electronics, nonlinear optics, and photonics. Origin of Macroscopic Approach -- Macroscopic Theories and Their Applications -- Microscopic Theories -- Microscopic Models as Related to Macroscopic Descriptions -- Periodic and Disordered Media -- Conclusions. by Antonín Luk¿, Vlasta Perinová. ENGINEERING MICROWAVES ENGINEERING MICROWAVES, RF AND OPTICAL ENGINEERING QUANTUM OPTICS 621.3 9780387855905 99780387855905 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b101766 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b101766 100301 20260521092013.0 978-0-387-85590-5