Part I. Semi-Classical Description of Matter-Light Interaction:
1. The evolution of interacting quantum systems
2. The semi-classical approach: atoms interacting with a classical electromagnetic field
3. Principles of lasers
Part II. Quantum Description of Light and its Interaction with Matter:
4. Quantisation of free radiation
5. Free quantum radiation
6. Interaction of an atom with the quantised electromagnetic field
Part III. Applying Both Approaches:
7. Non-linear optics: from the semi-classical approach to quantum effects
8. Laser manipulation of atoms: from incoherent atom optics to atom lasers
References
Index.

Covering a number of important subjects in quantum optics, this textbook is an excellent introduction for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, familiarizing readers with the basic concepts and formalism as well as the most recent advances. The first part of the textbook covers the semi-classical approach where matter is quantized, but light is not. It describes significant phenomena in quantum optics, including the principles of lasers. The second part is devoted to the full quantum description of light and its interaction with matter, covering topics such as spontaneous emission, and classical and non-classical states of light. An overview of photon entanglement and applications to quantum information is also given. In the third part, non-linear optics and laser cooling of atoms are presented, where using both approaches allows for a comprehensive description. Each chapter describes basic concepts in detail, and more specific concepts and phenomena are presented in 'complements'.

Presents the two different approaches of quantum optics: semi-classical and quantum
Covers many hot topics in quantum optics, including entangled photons and Bell's inequalities tests, single photons, and quantum information
Chapters contain 'complements' that serve as examples and show applications of the concepts introduced in every chapter