Dirac-algebraic approach to the theory of device operators in polarization optics
JOSA A, Vol. 20, Issue 4, pp. 728-732 (2003)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAA.20.000728
Acrobat PDF (133 KB)
Abstract
An alternative approach to the theory of polarization optical devices, based on the Dirac-algebraic formalism, is presented. The advantages of this treatment over the widespread Jones-matrix formalism are discussed. The operators of some basic homogeneous optical devices are expanded in their eigenbases and in the Cartesian basis. The global and spectral properties of some cascades of polarization devices are analyzed.
© 2003 Optical Society of America
[Optical Society of America ]
OCIS Codes
(000.3860) General : Mathematical methods in physics
(030.0030) Coherence and statistical optics : Coherence and statistical optics
(260.5430) Physical optics : Polarization
(270.0270) Quantum optics : Quantum optics
Citation
Tiberiu Tudor, "Dirac-algebraic approach to the theory of device operators in polarization optics," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 20, 728-732 (2003)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/josaa/abstract.cfm?URI=josaa-20-4-728
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Citation lists with outbound citation links are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Log in to access OSA Member Subscription
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Cited by links are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Log in to access OSA Member Subscription
You do not have subscription access to this journal. Article level metrics are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an OSA member, or as an authorized user of your institution.
Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Log in to access OSA Member Subscription
Related Journal Articles 
- Canonical-covariant Wigner function in polar form (JOSAA)
- Use of the van Cittert–Zernike theorem for partially polarized sources (OL)
- Spectral analysis of device operators: the rotating birefringent plate (JOSAA)
- Gaussian Schell-model beams propagating through polarization gratings (JOSAA)
- Observed factorization of excess quantum noise that is due to both polarization and spatial mode nonorthogonality (OL)
Related Conference Papers
- Topological decomposition of composite quantum state spaces
- Topological decomposition of composite quantum state spaces
- Quantum information with atomic ensembles
- Quantum information with atomic ensembles
- Atom chips for quantum information research
- Atom chips for quantum information research
- Free space Quantum Cryptography at 1.9km range
- Free space Quantum Cryptography at 1.9km range
- Noisy Grovers searching algorithm
- Noisy Grovers searching algorithm
« Previous Article | Next Article »
OSA is a member of 