Nano and Quantum Optics

Description

This classroom-tested textbook is a modern primer on the rapidly developing field of quantum nano optics which investigates the optical properties of nanosized materials. The essentials of both classical and quantum optics are presented before embarking through a stimulating selection of further topics, such as various plasmonic phenomena, thermal effects, open quantum systems, and photon noise. Didactic and thorough in style, and requiring only basic knowledge of classical electrodynamics, the text provides all further physics background and additional mathematical and computational tools in a self-contained way. Numerous end-of-chapter exercises allow students to apply and test their understanding of the chapter topics and to refine their problem-solving techniques. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii What Is Nano Optics? (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 1-18 Maxwell’s Equations in a Nutshell (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 19-44 Angular Spectrum Representation (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 45-70 Symmetry and Forces (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 71-93 Green’s Functions (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 95-114 Diffraction Limit and Beyond (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 115-137 Material Properties (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 139-160 Stratified Media (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 161-205 Particle Plasmons (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 207-257 Photonic Local Density of States (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 259-295 Computational Methods in Nano Optics (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 297-339 Quantum Effects in Nano Optics (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 341-350 Quantum Electrodynamics in a Nutshell (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 351-405 Correlation Functions (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 407-465 Thermal Effects in Nano Optics (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 467-510 Two-Level Systems (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 511-531 Master Equation (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 533-566 Photon Noise (Ulrich Hohenester)....Pages 567-591 Back Matter ....Pages 593-665