PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM NOISE

被引:15
作者
BACHOR, HA
MANSON, PJ
机构
[1] Laser Physics Centre, Department of Physics and Theoretical Physics, Australian National University, Canberra
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
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D O I
10.1080/09500349014551951
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
This paper gives an introduction to quantum noise and the limits it places on optical measurements. Squeezed states of light, and their representation on phasor diagrams, are then introduced. The use of squeezed states to improve interferometric measurements is described. Quantum non-demolition measurements are discussed, with particular reference to their use in high sensitivity absorption experiments. Finally, sources of some other types of non-classical light and possible experiments making use of these sources are considered. © 1990 Taylor & Francis Ltd.
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页码:1727 / 1740
页数:14
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