Quantum Electronics
Basic Theory
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1969
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Authors: V. M. Fain, Ya. I. Khanin
- Editor: Janet H. Sanders
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 1 5 4 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 4 7 8 7 - 1
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Request a sales quoteQuantum 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.
Foreword
Preface to the English Edition
Introduction
Volume 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 Γ-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 Emission
Appendix I
A.1. The Singular Functions δ(x), ζ(x) and Ρ/x
References
Index
Volume 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. The Molecular Beam Oscillator
53. Two-Level Solid-State Quantum Oscillators
Chapter XII. Lasers
54. Methods of Obtaining Negative Temperatures
55. The Elements of Laser Theory
56. Solid-State Lasers
57. The Kinetics of Oscillation Processes in Solid-State Lasers
58. Gas Lasers
Appendix II. Laser Resonators
A.2. General Theory
A.3. Resonators with Spherical and Plane Mirrors
Appendix III. The Spectra of Paramagnetic Crystals
A.4. The Hamiltonian of a Paramagnetic Ion in a Crystal
A.5. The States of a Free Many-Electron Atom
A.6. Crystal Field Theory
A.7. The Crystal Field Potential
A.8. Crystal Field Matrix Elements
A.9. The Splitting of the Energy Levels of a Single-Electron Ion in an Intermediate Field of Cubic Symmetry
A.10. The Splitting of the Energy Levels of a Many-Electron Ion in an Intermediate Field of Cubic Symmetry
A.11. The Optical Spectra of Paramagnetic Crystals
A.12. Crystal Paramagnetic Resonance Spectra. The Spin Hamiltonian
A.13. Calculating Spin Hamiltonian Levels
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1969
- Imprint: Pergamon
- No. of pages: 334
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483115450
- eBook ISBN: 9781483147871
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Janet H. Sanders
Janet H. Sanders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University where her research focus includes quality, statistics, Lean Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies. She has a BS in Ceramic Engineering, MS in Industrial Management, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering, and 30+ years of process improvement experience in various manufacturing, service, and healthcare industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, East Carolina University, USARead Quantum Electronics on ScienceDirect