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Quantum Optics Devices on a Chip
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Quantum Optics Devices on a Chip

by Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi, Naif Ahmed Alshehri, Jorddy Neves Cruz
July 2025
Intermediate to advanced
416 pages
12h 1m
English
Wiley-Scrivener
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5The Quantum State of Light

Kamal Singh1, Virender2, Gurjaspreet Singh3, Armando J.L. Pombeiro1 and Brij Mohan1*

1Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

2Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Sonepat, Haryana, India

3Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Abstract

The study of the quantum state of light, a fascinating area in quantum optics and quantum information science, reveals unique quantum properties. Light, traditionally described classically, manifests these properties at the fundamental level. This chapter explores the essential characteristics and principles governing the quantum state of light, delving into phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum coherence. We discuss experimental techniques for generating and manipulating quantum states of light, emphasizing their applications in quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum metrology. The intricate interplay between classical and quantum descriptions of light underscores the significance of understanding and harnessing the quantum nature of this fundamental entity.

Keywords: Quantum state, photons, light, wavefunction, optical field

5.1 Introduction

Quantum states of light, a captivating frontier in the realm of quantum mechanics, delve into the intrinsic nature of electromagnetic radiation at ...

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ISBN: 9781394248575