Аннотация:The authors begin by summarizing some schemes of generating finite-dimensional (FD) quantum-optical states. Although it is possible to generate n-photon Fock states and then to construct a desired state from these states, the focus of the chapter is on generation schemes that lead directly to the FD coherent states and FD squeezed vacuum. The method described is based on the quantum nonlinear oscillator evolution. The oscillator is assumed to be driven by external excitation. Depending on the character of the excitation, various FD states can be produced.
