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In the beginning, manners of analysis for the interaction between the optical wave and the electron are classified. Then, principles of classical mechanics and the quantum mechanics are described. Quantization of optical wave is performed and concept of the photon is introduced. Analysis for the interaction using the fully quantized treatment is also given.
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Yamada, M. (2014). The Photon. In: Theory of Semiconductor Lasers. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 185. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54889-8_2
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