Title :
Coherence theory of electromagnetic fields
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Joensuu Univ., Finland
Abstract :
Recent work on electromagnetic theory of partially coherent fields is reviewed. It is shown that traditional approach in the definition of the degree of coherence must be revised if partially polarized fields are examined. Coherence effects are examined both in the space-time and the space-frequency domain, in which the conditions for complete electromagnetic coherence are presented. Coherent-mode expansion in the space-frequency domain is recalled and then employed in the resonator analysis.
Keywords :
electromagnetic field theory; light coherence; light polarisation; optical resonators; coherence effects; coherence theory; coherent-mode expansion; electromagnetic coherence; electromagnetic fields; electromagnetic theory; partial coherent fields; resonator analysis; space-frequency domain; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Coherence; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic wave polarization; Laser theory; Optical polarization; Optical propagation; Optical resonators; Space stations;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Optoelectronics and Lasers, 2005. Proceedings of CAOL 2005. Second International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9130-6
DOI :
10.1109/CAOL.2005.1553808
