A guide to experiments in quantum optics 1. Introduction 2. Classical models of light 3. Photons the motivation to go beyond classical optics 4. Quantum models of light 5. Basic optical components 6. Lasers and Amplifiers 7. Photodetection techniques 8. Quantum noise: Basic measurements and techniques 9. Squeezing experiments 10. Applications of squeezed light 11. QND 12. Fundamental tests of quantum mechanics 13. Quantum Information 14. Summary and outlook 15. Appendices