By using the two-mode Fresnel operator we derive a multiplication rule of two-dimensional (2D) Collins diffraction formula, the inverse of 2D Collins diffraction integration can also be conveniently derived in this ...By using the two-mode Fresnel operator we derive a multiplication rule of two-dimensional (2D) Collins diffraction formula, the inverse of 2D Collins diffraction integration can also be conveniently derived in this way in the context of quantum optics theory.展开更多
A new type of polarization sensitive interferometer is proposed,named the Delta interferometer,inspired by its geometry resembling the Greek letter Delta.The main difference between the Delta interferometer and other ...A new type of polarization sensitive interferometer is proposed,named the Delta interferometer,inspired by its geometry resembling the Greek letter Delta.The main difference between the Delta interferometer and other existing interferometers,such as Michelson,Mach-Zehnder and Young's double-slit interferometers,is that the two interfering paths are asymmetrical in the Delta interferometer.The visibility of the first-order interference pattern observed in the Delta interferometer is dependent on the polarization of the incidental light.Optical coherence theory is employed to interpret this phenomenon and single-mode continuous-wave laser light is employed to verify the theoretical predictions.The theoretical and experimental results are consistent.The Delta interferometer is a perfect tool to study the reflection of electromagnetic fields in different polarizations and may find applications in polarization-sensitive scenarios.展开更多
Based on the displacement-squeezing related squeezed coherent state representation |z〉g and using the technique of integration within an ordered product of operators, this paper finds a generalized Fresnel operator,...Based on the displacement-squeezing related squeezed coherent state representation |z〉g and using the technique of integration within an ordered product of operators, this paper finds a generalized Fresnel operator, whose matrix element in the coordinate representation leads to a generalized Collins formula (Huygens-Fresnel integration transformation describing optical diffraction). The generalized Fresnel operator is derived by a quantum mechanical mapping from z to sz -- rz^* in the |Z〉g representation, while |z〉g in phase space is graphically denoted by an ellipse.展开更多
基金supported by the Doctoral Scientific Research Startup Fund of Anhui University, China (Grant No. 33190059)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10874174)+1 种基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (Grant No. 20113401120004)the Open Funds from National Laboratory for Infrared Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. 201117)
文摘By using the two-mode Fresnel operator we derive a multiplication rule of two-dimensional (2D) Collins diffraction formula, the inverse of 2D Collins diffraction integration can also be conveniently derived in this way in the context of quantum optics theory.
基金Project supported by the Shanxi Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.2019ZDLGY09-08)Shanxi Nature and Science Basic Research Project(Grant No.2019JLP-18).
文摘A new type of polarization sensitive interferometer is proposed,named the Delta interferometer,inspired by its geometry resembling the Greek letter Delta.The main difference between the Delta interferometer and other existing interferometers,such as Michelson,Mach-Zehnder and Young's double-slit interferometers,is that the two interfering paths are asymmetrical in the Delta interferometer.The visibility of the first-order interference pattern observed in the Delta interferometer is dependent on the polarization of the incidental light.Optical coherence theory is employed to interpret this phenomenon and single-mode continuous-wave laser light is employed to verify the theoretical predictions.The theoretical and experimental results are consistent.The Delta interferometer is a perfect tool to study the reflection of electromagnetic fields in different polarizations and may find applications in polarization-sensitive scenarios.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10874174 and 10675108)the President Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Specilized Research Fund for the Doctorial Program of the Higher Education of China (Grant No.20070358009)
文摘Based on the displacement-squeezing related squeezed coherent state representation |z〉g and using the technique of integration within an ordered product of operators, this paper finds a generalized Fresnel operator, whose matrix element in the coordinate representation leads to a generalized Collins formula (Huygens-Fresnel integration transformation describing optical diffraction). The generalized Fresnel operator is derived by a quantum mechanical mapping from z to sz -- rz^* in the |Z〉g representation, while |z〉g in phase space is graphically denoted by an ellipse.