Quantum Optics

  1. Photodetection and Measurement
    1. Photodetection Theory
      1. Semiclassical Detection Model
        1. Classical Field Absorption
          1. Photoelectron Generation
          2. Quantum Detection Theory
            1. Positive Operator-Valued Measures
              1. Detection Probability
                1. Quantum Efficiency
                2. Counting Statistics
                  1. Photocount Distributions
                    1. Dead Time Effects
                      1. Dark Counts
                    2. Detection Technologies
                      1. Photomultiplier Tubes
                        1. Operating Principles
                          1. Gain Mechanisms
                            1. Noise Characteristics
                            2. Avalanche Photodiodes
                              1. Linear Mode Operation
                                1. Geiger Mode Operation
                                  1. Timing Resolution
                                  2. Superconducting Detectors
                                    1. Transition Edge Sensors
                                      1. Superconducting Nanowire Detectors
                                        1. Energy Resolution
                                      2. Coherent Detection
                                        1. Homodyne Detection
                                          1. Local Oscillator
                                            1. Quadrature Measurements
                                              1. Shot Noise Limit
                                              2. Heterodyne Detection
                                                1. Frequency Mixing
                                                  1. Signal Processing
                                                    1. Noise Analysis
                                                    2. Balanced Detection
                                                      1. Common Mode Rejection
                                                        1. Technical Noise Suppression
                                                      2. Quantum State Measurement
                                                        1. Quantum Tomography
                                                          1. State Reconstruction
                                                            1. Measurement Protocols
                                                              1. Maximum Likelihood Methods
                                                              2. Process Tomography
                                                                1. Quantum Channel Characterization
                                                                  1. Choi-Jamiolkowski Isomorphism

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