Lectures on light [electronic resource] : nonlinear and quantum optics using the density matrix / Stephen C. Rand. Rand, Stephen Colby, 1949- Quantum optics. Nonlinear optics. Density matrices. QC446.2 535.2 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. This book bridges a gap between introductory optics texts and the vanguard of optical science, where light is used as a tool to probe the properties of new materials. A single mathematical tool is introduced that enables readers to understand laser tweezers, laser cooling, optical magnetism, squeezed light, and many other advanced topics. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010. 2010. 2010 Text 1 online resource (xiv, 304 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199574872.001.0001 eng