Title :
Principles of quantum noise in photonics
Author :
Henry, C.H. ; Kazarinov, R.F.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The principles governing quantum noise in photonics are summarized. The quantum description closely resembles classical electromagnetic theory, but with the addition of uncertainty-related field fluctuations and optical frequency spontaneous currents originating from momentum fluctuations of localised electrons.
Keywords :
Maxwell equations; electromagnetic field theory; fluctuations; optical noise; quantum noise; quantum optics; spontaneous emission; classical electromagnetic theory; localised electrons; momentum fluctuations; optical frequency spontaneous currents; photonics; quantum description; quantum noise; uncertainty-related field fluctuations; Electron optics; Fluctuations; Frequency; Maxwell equations; Optical attenuators; Optical noise; Photonics; Quantum mechanics; Semiconductor device noise; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 1996., 15th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Haifa, Israel
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3163-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.1996.553732
