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Influence of the quantum uncertainty on the two-beams approach of reconstruction for one-photon mixed states of partially polarised light.
- Source :
- Journal of Modern Optics; May2013, Vol. 60 Issue 8, p681-686, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- In this paper we discuss the reconstruction process of one-photon mixed states of partially polarised light. To solve this issue, we obtain the Stokes parameters by means of the degree of polarisation. The density operator describing the examined state is represented with these parameters. In the proposed two-beams method the degree of polarisation is measured on the analysed beam combined with reference beams containing photons with a settled state of polarisation. Coupling these beams allows one to obtain the Stokes parameters from the intensity contrast behind the rotating polariser. We discuss the influence of the quantum uncertainty on this technique of one-photon states reconstruction and we consider it for three aspects – the possibility of reducing the number of reference beams that are needed, the optimal state of polarisation of reference beams and the accuracy of the reconstruction method. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09500340
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Modern Optics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89358824
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09500340.2013.803623