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How about his two books: Photons & Atoms and Atom-Photon Interaction? Are they basic?
DrClaude said:Very good books, but not basic at all. Definitely graduate level.
If you want something more basic, then try Fox, Quantum Optics (OUP), Loudon, The Quantum Theory of Light (OUP), or Grynberg et al., Introduction to Quantum Optics (CUP).
DrClaude said:Very good books, but not basic at all. Definitely graduate level.
If you want something more basic, then try Fox, Quantum Optics (OUP), Loudon, The Quantum Theory of Light (OUP), or Grynberg et al., Introduction to Quantum Optics (CUP).
The Grynberg book I mentioned takes an approach that is similar to Cohen-Tannoudji (they are part of the same French "school").thaiqi said:Are there any other books contents of which are close to Cohen's QED books?
Thanks.DrClaude said:The Grynberg book I mentioned takes an approach that is similar to Cohen-Tannoudji (they are part of the same French "school").
The main focus of Cohen-Tannoudji's QED book is quantum electrodynamics, which is a theory that describes the interactions between light and matter at a fundamental level.
No, Cohen-Tannoudji's QED book is not suitable for beginners. It is a highly advanced and technical book that is intended for graduate-level students and researchers in the field of quantum physics.
No, Cohen-Tannoudji's QED book does not cover experimental techniques. It focuses on the theoretical aspects of quantum electrodynamics and does not include experimental methods or results.
Yes, there are several prerequisites for understanding Cohen-Tannoudji's QED book. These include a strong background in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and mathematical methods such as calculus and linear algebra.
Cohen-Tannoudji's QED book is known for its thoroughness and clarity in explaining complex concepts. It also includes a large number of detailed examples and exercises to help readers deepen their understanding of the material.