Quantum Electrodynamics

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Quantum Electrodynamics

Quantum electrodynamics (QED), a cornerstone of modern physics, investigates the quantum interactions of light and matter. This theory extends the classical Maxwell equations by incorporating quantum mechanics, dealing with the exchange of photons and charged particles. In exploring QED, one examines phenomena such as particle-antiparticle creation and annihilation, and the fundamental aspects of force mediation via virtual photons. This deeper insight not only enriches the theoretical framework of particle physics but also drives advancements in fields like quantum computing and nanotechnology.

Electromagnetic Field Quantization

Quantization Light One Mode

One Photon State Single Mode

Coherent State

Single Mode Laser

Two Lasers Beat Note

Freely Propagating Beam

One Photon Interference

Multimode Radiation

Multimode Quasi-Classical Radiation

Spontaneous Emission Photon

One Photon Multimode Interference

References

MILLER, David A. B., 2008. Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers. Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-89783-9.

MILLER, David A. B., Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2, SOE-YEEQMSE-02, Stanford Online.

GRYNBERG, Gilbert, ASPECT, Alain, FABRE, Claude and COHEN-TANNOUDJI, Claude, 2010. Introduction to Quantum Optics: From the Semi-classical Approach to Quantized Light. Illustrated edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-55112-0.

ASPECT, Alain, BRUNE, Michel, Quantum Optics 1: Single photons, École Polytechnique.

ASPECT, Alain, BRUNE, Michel, Quantum Optics 2: Two photons and more, École Polytechnique.