Quantum Aspects of Light Propagation

Quantum Aspects of Light Propagation provides an overview of spatio-temporal descriptions of the electromagnetic field in linear and nonlinear dielectric media, appropriate to macroscopic and microscopic theories. Readers will find an introduction to canonical quantum descriptions of light propagati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lukš, Antonín, Perinová, Vlasta (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Origin of Macroscopic Approach
  • Macroscopic Theories and Their Applications
  • Microscopic Theories
  • Microscopic Models as Related to Macroscopic Descriptions
  • Periodic and Disordered Media
  • Conclusions