Quantum continuous variables : a primer of theoretical methods / Alessio Serafini.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction --
2. Quantum mechanics: instructions for use --
3. Gaussian states of continuous variable systems --
4. Phase space methods --
5. Gaussian operations --
6. Diffusive dynamics and continuous monitoring --
7. Entanglement of continuous variable systems --
8. Quantum information protocols with continuous variables --
9. A grand tour of continuous variable platforms.

"This book introduces the reader to the vast area of research focusing on quantum mechanical systems described by continuous variables, such as positions and momenta of particles, which provide the theoretical framework for quantum optics and, more generally, quantum field theory. Once acquainted with the material in the book, a student with a physics or engineering background will be able to tackle the literature in the field and undertake first-hand research"--