Physics and Probability: Essays in Honor of Edwin T. Jaynes

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The pioneering work of Edwin T. Jaynes in the field of statistical physics, quantum optics, and probability theory has had a significant and lasting effect on the study of many physical problems, ranging from fundamental theoretical questions through to practical applications such as optical image restoration. Physics and Probability is a collection of papers in these areas by some of his many colleagues and former students, based largely on lectures given at a symposium celebrating Jaynes' contributions, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday and retirement as Wayman Crow Professor of Physics at Washington University. The collection contains several authoritative overviews of current research on maximum entropy and quantum optics, where Jaynes' work has been particularly influential, as well as reports on a number of related topics. In the concluding paper, Jaynes looks back over his career, and gives encouragement and sound advice to young scientists. All those engaged in research on any of the topics discussed in these papers will find this a useful and fascinating collection, and a fitting tribute to an outstanding and innovative scientist.

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi
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Contents
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Preface
pp ix-x
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Recollections of an Independent Thinker
pp 1-8
- By Joel A. Snow, Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, Illinois 60439
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A Look Back: Early Applications of Maximum Entropy Estimation to Quantum Statistical Mechanics
pp 9-14
- By D.J. Scalapino, Department of Physics, University of California Santa Barbara, California 93106–9530
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The Jaynes–Cummings Revival
pp 15-32
- By B.W. Shore, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Livermore, CA 94550, P.L. Knight, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London SW7 2BZ, UK
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The Jaynes–Cummings Model and the One-Atom-Maser
pp 33-48
- By H. Walther, Sektion Physik der Universität München and Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, 8046 Garching, Germany
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The Jaynes–Cummings Model is Alive and Well
pp 49-62
- By P. Meystre, Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721
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Self-Consistent Radiation Reaction in Quantum Optics – Jaynes' Influence and a New Example in Cavity QED
pp 63-72
- By J. H. Eberly, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627
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Enhancing the Index of Refraction in a Nonabsorbing Medium: Phaseonium Versus a Mixture of Two-Level Atoms
pp 73-80
- By M. O. Scully, T. W. Hänsch, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, Garching, Germany W-8046, M. Fleischhauer, C. H. Keitel, Shi-Yao Zhu, Center for Advanced Studies and Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131.
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Ed Jaynes' Steak Dinner Problem II
pp 81-90
- By Michael D. Crisp, 9113 Fairview Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Source Theory of Vacuum Field Effects
pp 91-100
- By Peter W. Milonni, Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
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The Natural Line Shape
pp 101-112
- By Edwin A. Power, Center for Nonlinear Studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
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An Operational Approach to Schrödinger's Cat
pp 113-116
- By L. Mandel, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627
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The Classical Limit of an Atom
pp 117-126
- By C. R. Stroud, Jr., The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0187
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Mutual Radiation Reaction in Spontaneous Emission
pp 127-136
- By Richard J. Cook, Department of Physics and Geology, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076
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A Model of Neutron Star Dynamics
pp 137-152
- By F.W. Cummings, Department of Physics, University of California, Riverside, California 92521
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The Kinematic Origin of Complex Wave Functions
pp 153-160
- By David Hestenes, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85282
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On Radar Target Identification
pp 161-176
- By C. Ray Smith, Advanced Sensors Directorate; Research, Development, and Engineering Center; U.S. Army Missile Command; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5293
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On the Difference in Means
pp 177-194
- By G. Larry Bretthorst, Washington University Department of Chemistry St. Louis, Missouri 63130-4899
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Bayesian Analysis, Model Selection and Prediction
pp 195-206
- By Arnold Zellner, Chung-Ki Min, H.G.B. Alexander Research Foundation, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637
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Bayesian Numerical Analysis
pp 207-222
- By John Skilling, Cavendish Laboratory, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 OHE, UK
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Quantum Statistical Inference
pp 223-238
- By R. N. Silver, Theoretical Division, MS B262 Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
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Application of the Maximum Entropy Principle to Nonlinear Systems Far from Equilibrium
pp 239-250
- By H. Haken, Institut für Theoretische Physik und Synergetik, Pfaffenwaldring 57/4, D-7000 Stuttgart 80 (Vaihingen), Germany
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Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics
pp 251-260
- By Baldwin Robertson, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
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A Backward Look to the Future
pp 261-276
- By E. T. Jaynes, Arthur Holly Compton Laboratory of Physics, Washington University, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63130
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Appendix: Vita and Bibliography of Edwin T. Jaynes
pp 277-282
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Index
pp 283-284
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