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The discussion centers on understanding key concepts related to ion traps, including rf traps, Rabi frequency, resonant excitation, the Lamb-Dicke parameter, and Raman scattering. Participants suggest that studying quantum optics is essential for grasping these topics, as it builds on foundational knowledge from electrodynamics. A recommended resource is the book "Quantum Optics" by J. Garrison and R. Chiao, which provides a solid introduction to the field. There is also a consideration of whether to pursue specific literature focused on ion traps for more targeted learning. Overall, a combination of quantum optics and electrodynamics courses is suggested as an effective approach to mastering the necessary concepts.
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Hi. I'm currently reading papers about ion traps. There are several concepts that I'm not familiar with, such as rf trap, interactions between pulses and ions, Rabi frequency, resonant excitation of internal transition, Lamb-Dicke parameter, Raman scattering and so on.

From any courses or textbooks, I can learn those concepts? I guess quantum optics is one of them. Or should I track back through references in the papers?
 
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Courses on electrodynamics can cover some of that and the basics for the rest, quantum optics will probably be based on that and cover the rest.
 
My (current) favorite on Quantum Optics is

J. Garrison, R. Chiao, Quantum optics, Oxford University Press, New York (2008).
https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198508861.001.0001
but maybe some specific book on ion traps is more efficient, but I don't know one.
 

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