Quantum Optics and Quantum Computation: An introduction

by Dipankar Bhattacharyya, Jyotirmoy Guha

Overview

This book studies the application of quantum mechanics to some of the most current and notable concepts in the area, such as quantum optics, cryptography, teleportation, and computing. Written as a complete and comprehensive course text, this book works through mathematically rigorous material using a clear and practical approach that facilitates student engagement, and highlights the fundamental principles of quantum physics used to develop quantum computing. Emphasising the mathematical and theoretical treatments appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book offers a simple step by step explanation of Quantum Computing and Quantum Optics, appropriate for courses in those subjects, their students, and engineers.

Key Features:

• Provides an introductory guide to quantum optics and quantum computation

• Includes worked examples and illustrations throughout

• Presents diagrammatic representations

• End-of-chapter problems included

• Highlights data and essential concepts with reference materials for further reading

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750327152
Publisher:	Institute of Physics Publishing
Publication date:	01/31/2022
Series:	IOP Series in Advances in Optics, Photonics and Optoelectronics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	500
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Dr Dipankar Bhattacharyya is an Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, Santipur College, Nadia, W.B. India. He completed his PhD at the University of Calcutta, India on Laser Spectroscopy and later went to the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel for Postdoctoral research work with a Feinberg Graduate School Fellowship. He has over thirty publications in international journals, and was the principal investigator of three research projects funded by Government of India.

Dr Jyotirmoy Guha is an Associate Professor of Physics and currently Head of the Department of Physics, Santipur College, West Bengal. After completing his PhD in Quantum cosmology, he went on to author books including Quantum Mechanics (Theory, Problems and Solutions), Solid State Physics (Theory, Problems and Solutions) and Modern Physics (Volume 1 and 2). He regularly contributes to his Youtube channel, jg#physics.