Need suggestions about textbooks on optics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for textbooks on optics, specifically focusing on quantum optics and nonlinear optics for graduate courses.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for two textbooks covering quantum optics and nonlinear optics.
  • Another participant recommends "Nonlinear Optics" by Robert Boyd and "Elements of Quantum Optics" by Pierre Meystre.
  • A third participant reiterates the same recommendations for the textbooks mentioned above.
  • A different participant suggests "Quantum Optics" by J. Garrison and R. Chiao, published by Oxford University Press, providing a link for reference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the recommendations for textbooks, but multiple suggestions are presented without a clear consensus on which is the best choice.

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Who May Find This Useful

Graduate students seeking textbooks on quantum optics and nonlinear optics.

Haorong Wu
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Hi, guys. I need 2 textbooks for my graduate courses, including quantum optics and nonlinear optics.

Thanks!
 
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Nonlinear Optics, Robert Boyd

Elements of Quantum Optics, Pierre Meystre
 
Dr Transport said:
Nonlinear Optics, Robert Boyd

Elements of Quantum Optics, Pierre Meystre

Thanks! I would buy them.
 

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