textbook "Quantum Electronics"
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"Quantum Electronics" is a foundational textbook by Amnon Yariv that systematically develops the principles of lasers, nonlinear optics, and the quantum theory of light–matter interaction.
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| textbook "Quantum Electronics" canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: textbook "Quantum Electronics" Context triple: [Amnon Yariv, notableWork, textbook "Quantum Electronics"]
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A.
Quantum Mechanics (with Philip M. Morse)
"Quantum Mechanics (with Philip M. Morse)" is a foundational early 20th-century textbook on quantum theory co-authored by physicists Edward Condon and Philip M. Morse.
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Quantum Theory of Solids
Quantum Theory of Solids is a foundational physics text that systematically applies quantum mechanics to explain the electronic, thermal, and structural properties of crystalline solids.
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C.
Feynman Lectures on Physics
Feynman Lectures on Physics is a renowned three-volume introductory physics textbook based on Richard Feynman’s legendary Caltech lectures, celebrated for its clarity, depth, and engaging style.
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IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on cutting-edge research in quantum electronics, photonics, and related technologies.
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
The IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research in quantum electronics, lasers, and photonics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: textbook "Quantum Electronics" Target entity description: "Quantum Electronics" is a foundational textbook by Amnon Yariv that systematically develops the principles of lasers, nonlinear optics, and the quantum theory of light–matter interaction.
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A.
Quantum Mechanics (with Philip M. Morse)
"Quantum Mechanics (with Philip M. Morse)" is a foundational early 20th-century textbook on quantum theory co-authored by physicists Edward Condon and Philip M. Morse.
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B.
Quantum Theory of Solids
Quantum Theory of Solids is a foundational physics text that systematically applies quantum mechanics to explain the electronic, thermal, and structural properties of crystalline solids.
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C.
Feynman Lectures on Physics
Feynman Lectures on Physics is a renowned three-volume introductory physics textbook based on Richard Feynman’s legendary Caltech lectures, celebrated for its clarity, depth, and engaging style.
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D.
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on cutting-edge research in quantum electronics, photonics, and related technologies.
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E.
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
The IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal focusing on research in quantum electronics, lasers, and photonics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
scientific book
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textbook ⓘ |
| author | Amnon Yariv ⓘ |
| containsMathematics |
Maxwell's equations
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surface form:
Maxwell equations
density matrix equations ⓘ rate equations ⓘ wave equations ⓘ |
| educationalLevel |
advanced undergraduate
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graduate ⓘ |
| field |
laser physics
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nonlinear optics ⓘ optical physics ⓘ quantum electronics ⓘ quantum optics ⓘ |
| genre | academic textbook ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
first edition
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fourth edition ⓘ second edition ⓘ third edition ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
researchers in laser physics
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students of optics and photonics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive treatment of nonlinear optics
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quantum theory of light–matter interaction ⓘ systematic development of laser theory ⓘ |
| publisher | John Wiley & Sons ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
applied physics
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electrical engineering ⓘ photonics ⓘ |
| topic |
Gaussian beams
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density matrix formalism ⓘ laser amplification ⓘ laser oscillation ⓘ lasers ⓘ light–matter interaction ⓘ modulation and detection of light ⓘ nonlinear optical processes ⓘ optical resonators ⓘ optical waveguides ⓘ parametric amplification ⓘ second-harmonic generation ⓘ semiconductor lasers ⓘ two-level systems ⓘ |
| typicalPrerequisite |
advanced calculus
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undergraduate electromagnetics ⓘ undergraduate quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| usedAs | university course textbook ⓘ |
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