Vladimir B. Braginsky, Farid Ya Khalili, Kip S. Thorne

Quantum Measurement

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introduces the quantum theory of measurement and its potential for ultra high technology applications. Examples of recent applications covered are "squeezed light", single atom traps and searches for gravitational radiation. The implications for computer technology are also considered.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 474g
• ISBN-13: 9780521419284
• ISBN-10: 052141928X
• Artikelnr.: 21125108

Inhaltsangabe

Editor's foreword
Notation
1. Historical introduction: photons and measurements using photons
2. The main principles of quantum mechanics
3. Indirect measurements
4. Quantum nondemolition measurements
5. Linear measurements
6. Continuous linear measurements
7. Nonlinear systems for continuous measurements
8. Detection of classical forces
9. Energetic quantum limitations
10. Devices for measuring small mechanical displacements
11. Quantum nondemolition measurements of a resonator's energy
12. Nonclassical states of electromagnetic waves as tools for quantum measurements
Conclusion
References
Subject index.