This book deals specifically with the manipulation of atoms by laser light, describing the focusing, channeling and reflection of atoms by laser fields. It also

Quantum mechanics does away with the distinction between particles and waves, and one of the more interesting implications of the wave/particle duality - the di

Focusing on atom-light interactions and containing numerous exercises, this in-depth textbook prepares students for research in a fast-growing field.

A thorough introduction to the interaction of atoms with optical and magnetic fields; for graduate students and researchers.

Principles of Laser Spectroscopy and Quantum Optics is an essential textbook for graduate students studying the interaction of optical fields with atoms. It als