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Area of Science:

Quantum optics
Classical optics
Information optics

Background:

Cross-spectral purity, defined by Mandel in 1961, applies to optical fields with identical spectra at two superposition points.
Generalizing this concept is essential for broader applications in optical science.

Purpose of the Study:

To generalize the concept of cross-spectral purity beyond its original definition.
To investigate the role of coherence matrix properties in determining cross-purity across various optical degrees-of-freedom.

Main Methods:

Discretizing the modal structure of optical fields.
Utilizing two binary degrees-of-freedom: polarization and two spatial modes.
Analyzing the separability of the 4x4 coherence matrix.

Main Results:

Cross-purity is achieved when the coherence matrix is separable.
The rank of the coherence matrix is critical: rank-1 and rank-2 fields are always cross-pure.
Rank-3 fields are never cross-pure, and only a subset of rank-4 fields exhibit cross-purity.

Conclusions:

The rank of the coherence matrix fundamentally dictates optical cross-purity.
This generalized framework enables the analysis of cross-purity in diverse optical systems.
The findings provide new insights into the structure and properties of optical fields.