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Generation and Coherent Control of Pulsed Quantum Frequency Combs
Published on: June 8, 2018
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Coherent mode decomposition of multiple quantum well light emission
Summary
Researchers measured the coherence of light from a quantum well device, revealing unique properties beyond typical incoherent sources. This analysis aids in understanding light
Area of Science:
- Photonics
- Quantum Optics
- Optical Engineering
Background:
- Understanding light properties is crucial for photonics.
- Coherence, a key light property, is often overlooked.
- The cross-spectral density (CSD) function characterizes light coherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the CSD of a multiple quantum well (MQW) device.
- To analyze the coherence properties of light in the near-field region.
- To investigate deviations from expected coherence for incoherent sources.
Main Methods:
- Measurement of the cross-spectral density (CSD) function.
- Characterization of a multiple quantum well (MQW) device as a light source.
- Application of coherent mode decomposition for data analysis.
Main Results:
- The CSD of the MQW device was successfully measured in the near-field.
- A significant departure from the coherence area expected for an incoherent source was observed.
- Coherent mode decomposition provided further insights into the measured coherence properties.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of considering coherence in photonic applications.
- MQW devices exhibit unique coherence properties in their near-field emission.
- Coherent mode decomposition is a valuable tool for analyzing complex light fields.
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