Quantum Electronics
Basic Theory
Published on 22. October 2013
334 pages
978-1-4831-4787-1 (ISBN)
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Quantum Electronics, Volume 1: Basic Theory is a condensed and generalized description of the many research and rapid progress done on the subject. It is translated from the Russian language. The volume describes the basic theory of quantum electronics, and shows how the concepts and equations followed in quantum electronics arise from the basic principles of theoretical physics. The book then briefly discusses the interaction of an electromagnetic field with matter. The text also covers the quantum theory of relaxation process when a quantum system approaches an equilibrium state, and explains the role of the relaxation process in quantum electronics. The book then presents the possible quantum effects in ordinary electronics at very high frequencies and low temperature conditions. The behavior of quantum systems interacting in weak and strong fields and the equations of motion for two- and three-level systems are analyzed. The text also explains the theory of spontaneous and stimulated emission and this theory's association with classical theory. The book then takes up the development of lasers. The text explains that the laser's capability to generate concentrated electromagnetic fields with a very small spectral width can be used with the linear electro-optical effect, the Kerr effect, and the Faraday effect for better research. Readers with some knowledge in theoretical physics, particularly on quantum mechanics, will find this book valuable.
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Benjamin Fain
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ForewordPreface to the English EditionIntroductionVolume 1. Basic Theory Chapter I. The Quantum Theory of the Interaction of Radiation with Matter 1. The Basic Concepts of the Quantum Theory 2. The change of Quantum State with Time 3. The Quantum Theory of Fields in Ideal Resonators, Waveguides and Free Space 4. The Interaction of Matter with a Field 5. Non-Stationary Perturbation Theory. Transition Probability Chapter II. The Quantum Theory of Relaxation Processes 6. General Properties of Irreversible Processes 7. The Quantum Transport Equation in G-Space 8. The Transport Equation in µ-Space 9. The Principle of the Increase of Entropy 10. The Transport Equation Description of Fluctuations Chapter III. Quantum Effects Appearing in the Interaction of Free Electrons with High-Frequency Fields in Resonators 11. The Quantum Theory of Fields in Lossy Resonators 12. Quantum Effects in the Interaction of Electrons with the Field in a Resonator 13. Effects Connected with the Quantum Nature of the Motion of an Electron. Conclusions and Estimates Chapter IV. The Behavior of Quantum Systems in Weak Fields 14. Susceptibility 15. Symmetry Relations for the Susceptibility 16. The Dispersion Relations 17. The Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem 18. Multi-Level Systems. The Absorption Line Shape 19. Two-Level Systems 20. The Method of Moments. Spin-Spin Relaxation 21. Cross-Relaxation Chapter V. The Behavior of Quantum Systems in Strong Fields 22. The Non-Linear Properties of a Medium 23. Two-Level Systems in a Strong Field 24. Three-Level Systems 25. Distributed Systems, Taking Account of the Motion of the Molecules Chapter VI. Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission 26. The Concept of Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission 27. The Classical Discussion 28. The Quantum Theory of Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission in a System of Two-Level Molecules 29. The Correspondence Principle 30. General Expressions for the Intensities of Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission Chapter VII. Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission in Free Space 31. Coherence during Spontaneous Emission 32. Balance Equations and Transport Equations 33. The Natural Width and Shift of the Emission Line 34. Radiation from a System Whose Dimensions are much Larger than the Wavelength Chapter VIII. Emission in a Resonator 35. The Fundamental Equations 36. Free Motion (with no External Field) 37. Stimulated and Spontaneous Emission in a Resonator Chapter IX. Non-Linear Effects in Optics 38. Two-Quantum Processes. The Raman Effect, Stimulated and Spontaneous Emission 39. The Propagation of Parametrically Coupled Electromagnetic Waves 40. Stimulated Raman EmissionAppendix I A.1. The Singular Functions d(x), ¿(x) and ¿/xReferencesIndexVolume 2. Maser Amplifiers and Oscillators Chapter X. Paramagnetic Maser Amplifiers 41. Equations of Motion of a Paramagnetic Placed in a High-Frequency Field 42. Susceptibility. The Shape of the Paramagnetic Resonance Line 43. Methods of Inversion in Two-Level Paramagnetic Substances 44. The Theory of the Resonator-Type Two-Level Amplifier 45. The Theory of the Resonator-Type Three-Level Amplifier 46. Four-Level Masers 47. Practical Information on Resonator-Type Paramagnetic Amplifiers 48. Multi-Resonator Amplifiers and Traveling-Wave Amplifiers 49. Non-Linear and Non-Stationary Phenomena in Amplifiers 50. Noise in Maser Amplifiers Chapter XI. Maser Oscillators for the Microwave Range 51. Three-Level Paramagnetic Oscillator 52.
