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Describing the phase of an electromagnetic field mode or harmonic oscillator has been an obstacle since the early days of modern quantum theory. The quantum phase operator was even more problematic with the invention of the maser and laser in the 1950s and 1960s. This problem was not solved until the Pegg-Barnett formalism was developed in the 1980s.Edited by one of the scientists who created this key solution, The Quantum Phase Operator: A Review charts the development of phase and angle operators from their first appearance to modern theory. Bringing together vital works that have been published on the subject, the book presents the ideas that led to the current theory of the phase operator and provides a complete picture of the progress that has followed since then. With introductions by the editors to put the papers in context and unify the content of the book, each section focuses on a different aspect of phase operators.The editors also chronologically organize the papers within the sections to highlight how scientific thought has evolved, if at all, over time. A collection of important relevant material that is scattered throughout the literature, this volume chronicles the history of the various facets of the quantum phase operator, promoting a solid foundation in quantum theory.

Todos los tomos de este Curso están dedicados a los alumnos de las clases de Matemáticas superiores y aunque no se adapten en alguna ocasión a los programas de Ciencias físicas, podrán constituir un instrumento de trabajo util a los estudiantes de dichas secciones.Tal vez la exposicion de los elementos de Fisica que contienen estos tomos es a menudo concisa y condensada. Esto se ha hecho deliberadamente, ya que todo texto, por voluminoso que sea, no sustituira nunca a un profesor en su clase, el estudiante precisara de la ayuda de su trabajo en clase para despejar las dudas que puedan presentarsele.

This book discusses statistical methods that are useful for treating problems in modern optics, and the application of these methods to solving a variety of such problems

With this fully updated second edition, readers will gain a detailed understanding of the physics and applications of modern X-ray and EUV radiation sources. Taking into account the most recent improvements in capabilities, coverage is expanded to include new chapters on free electron lasers (FELs), laser high harmonic generation (HHG), X-ray and EUV optics, and nanoscale imaging; a completely revised chapter on spatial and temporal coherence; and extensive discussion of the generation and applications of femtosecond and attosecond techniques. Readers will be guided step by step through the mathematics of each topic, with over 300 figures, 50 reference tables and 600 equations enabling easy understanding of key concepts. Homework problems, a solutions manual for instructors, and links to YouTube lectures accompany the book online. This is the 'go-to' guide for graduate students, researchers and industry practitioners interested in X-ray and EUV interaction with matter.

This book provides a comprehensiveoverview of the theory and practical development of metamaterial-based perfectabsorbers (MMPAs). It begins with a brief history of MMPAs whichreviews the various theoretical and experimental milestones in theirdevelopment. The theoretical background and fundamental working principles ofMMPAs are then discussed, providing the necessary background on how MMPAs workand are constructed. There then follows asection describing how different MMPAs are designed and built according to theoperating frequency of the electromagnetic wave, and how theirbehavior is changed. Methods of fabricating and characterizing MMPAs are thenpresented.