An Introduction to Quantum Optics : Photon and Biphoton Physics (Hardcover, 2 ed)

Introduction: quantum theory of light and electromagnetic wave theory. Coherent property of light ? the state of the radiation. Propagation and diffraction of light. Classic optical imaging. First-order coherence of light. Second-order coherence of light. Intensity fluctuation correlation and thermal light ghost imaging. Homodyne and heterodyne detection of light. Quantum theory of optical coherence. Quantum entanglement. Biphoton imaging. Two-photon interferometry-I: a biphoton interfering with itself. Two-photon interferometry-II: a random pair of photons interfering with itself. Optical tests of foundations of quantum theory