Theory of Time-Dependent Spectral Observations in Qed and Quantum Optics

  • J. H. Eberly
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Abstract

The subject of measurement in quantum theory is more than 50 years old, and there are well-known controversies regarding hidden variables that are still lively today. The subject of spectra is twice as old, but not as well known. It is also the center of recent activity. In these lectures I will deal only with the older subject.

Keywords

Spectral Intensity Physical Spectrum Side Peak Stationary Random Process Transient Spectrum 
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© Plenum Press, New York 1984

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. H. Eberly
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  1. 1.Department of Physics and AstronomyUniversity of RochesterRochesterUSA

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