Author : Ole Keller
Release : 2012-02-02
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 108/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Quantum Theory of Near-Field Electrodynamics by : Ole Keller
Download or read book Quantum Theory of Near-Field Electrodynamics written by Ole Keller. This book was released on 2012-02-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quantum Theory of Near-field Electrodynamics" gives a self-contained account of the fundamental theory of field-matter interaction on a subwavelength scale. The quantum physical behavior of matter (atoms and mesoscopic media) in both classical and quantum fields is treated. The role of local-field effects and nonlocal electrodynamics, and the tight links to the theory of spatial photon localization are emphasized. The book may serve as a reference work in the field, and is of general interest for physicists working in quantum optics, mesoscopic electrodynamics and physical optics. The macroscopic and microscopic classical theories form a good starting point for the quantum approach, and these theories are presented in a manner appropriate for graduate students entering near-field optics.