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Coherency matrices for characterization of vector optical fields

Kelkar, Varun Ajit

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Title
Coherency matrices for characterization of vector optical fields
Author(s)
Kelkar, Varun Ajit
Issue Date
2019-07-15
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Toussaint, Kimani C
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Eng
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2020-03-02T22:28:39Z
Keyword(s)
  • Statistical Optics
  • Optical coherence
  • Optical Polarization
Abstract
We describe optical coherency matrices as a generalized method for characterizing the statistical properties of optical fields. We then use this formalism to classify optical fields, in terms of separability, and transfer of entropy between multiple degrees of freedom.
Graduation Semester
2019-12
Type of Resource
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Copyright 2019 Varun Ajit Kelkar

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