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quantum optics

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quantum optics

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The field of physics combining quantum field theory and physical optics.

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effects of light as quantized photons

field of quantum optics

phenomena involving light

physics of light

physics of quantum optics

quantum optics

science of quantum optics

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.1 (Last update 26/09/2022)