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This lecture covers the quantum theory of laser cooling in optomechanical systems, starting with a classical picture and moving on to Raman scattering, two coupled oscillators, and the system-bath picture. It then explores the quantum noise approach, cooling rate, and phonon occupation, providing insights into the cooling efficiency in the strong coupling regime.