Abstract
The effect of randomness and determinism on the coherence properties of light are studied in detail. As it is well known, a random field can have widely varying coherence properties. Here, it is shown that one can also produce a deterministic field with an arbitrarily low degree of coherence. The role of constant (non-random) fields are then considered, and some simulations with a toy model laser are presented. An interpretation of coherence as a measure of “ignorance” is presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3187-3190 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jun 2023 |
Publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Publication forum classification
- Publication forum level 2
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics