Easy Explanation of Basic Quantum Optics: Book Recommendations

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Basic Quantum Optics can be complex, but foundational knowledge in quantum mechanics is essential for comprehension. Gerry&Knight's "Introductory Quantum Optics" is recommended as a good resource. It is important to grasp the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, such as those covered in the initial chapters of Sakurai, to effectively engage with quantum optics literature.
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I'm looking for Basic Quantum Optics explaining very easily the concept and fundamental principle. What are you going to recommend? Thanks in advance.
 
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Gerry&Knight's "Introductory Quantum Optics" is pretty good.

Although quantum optics is never "very easy", you do need to know at least the basics of quantum mechanics (e.g. the first few chapters in Sakurai) in order to understand any book on quantum optics.
 

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