Matrix representations for classical and quantum beam splitters

被引：4

作者：

Bucholtz, Frank ^{[1
]}

Singley, Joseph M. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] KeyW Corp, Hanover, MD 21076 USA

[2] US Naval Res Lab, Opt Sci Div, Washington, DC USA

来源：

OPTICAL ENGINEERING | 2020年 / 59卷 / 12期

关键词：

optics; photonics; beam splitter; waveguide coupler; fused fiber coupler; matrix representations; classical optics; quantum optics; RECIPROCITY RELATIONS; DERIVATION; SU(2);

D O I：

10.1117/1.OE.59.12.120801

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

Matrices provide a practical and elegant tool for describing the transformation properties of beam splitters and waveguide couplers acting on single-mode optical fields. Using a systematic approach, we show how the application of various physical constraints determines the form of the matrix for both classical fields and quantum number states. The goal is to provide a clear explanation of the conditions under which various matrix forms are appropriate to represent four-port couplers and beam splitters. Examples of calculations using the matrices are provided. (C) 2020 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)

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