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Quantum Astronomy

Front Matter

Preface

I. Foundations, Definitions, and Observables

Mathematical and Physical Foundations
Why quantum astronomy is needed
Foundations of quantum optics
Photon statistics and coherence functions

II. Instruments, Intensity Interferometry, and Information Limits

Spatial coherence and intensity interferometry
Detectors, clocks, and event tables
Data analysis for event tables
Quantum estimation, the Rayleigh limit, and sub-resolution information

III. The Quantum Language of Astrophysical Light

The quantum language of astrophysical radiation mechanisms
Stars as quantum light sources
White dwarfs, neutron stars, and strong-field physics
Black holes, accretion disks, and photon rings
Explosions, transients, and multi-messenger quantum astronomy

IV. Propagation, Cosmology, New Physics, and Quantum Networks

Propagation effects: plasma, dust, and gravitational lensing
Dark matter, axions, and polarization quantum channels
Quantum questions in cosmology
Quantum network telescopes

V. Observing Design, Case Studies, Teaching, and Roadmap

Observing design, error budgets, and feasibility calculations
First-generation quantum-astronomy science cases
Teaching experiments and computational experiments
Common pitfalls
From white paper to research plan

Appendices

Index of Frequently Used Formulas
Common Units and Numerical Scales
Glossary
Reading Routes and Validity Boundaries for Core Relations
Guide to the Example Computational Code
Suggested 14-Week Course Plan
Reading Guide
Bibliography

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Index

By Yu Wang

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