Nano and quantum optics: an introduction to basic principles and theory/ Ulrich Hohenester

Includes bibliography and index

What is nano optics? -- Maxwell's equations in a nutshell -- Angular spectrum representation -- Symmetry and forces -- Green's functions -- Diffraction limit and beyond -- Material properties -- Stratified media -- Particle plasmons -- Photonic local density of states -- Computational methods in nano optics -- Quantum effects in nano optics -- Quantum electrodynamics in a nutshell -- Correlation functions -- Thermal effects in nano optics -- Two-level systems -- Master equation -- Photon noise -- Complex analysis -- Spectral green's functions -- Spherical wave function -- Vector spherical harmonics -- Mie theory -- Dirac's Delta functon

This classroom-tested textbook is a modern primer on the rapidly developing field of quantum nano optics which investigates the optical properties of nanosized materials.

The essentials of both classical and quantum optics are presented before embarking through a stimulating selection of further topics, such as various plasmonic phenomena, thermal effects, open quantum systems, and photon noise.

Didactic and thorough in style, and requiring only basic knowledge of classical electrodynamics, the text provides all further physics background and additional mathematical and computational tools in a self-contained way. Numerous end-of-chapter exercises allow students to apply and test their understanding of the chapter topics and to refine their problem-solving techniques.