Quantum Polarimetry
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2112.08376v2
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:16:29 GMT
- Title: Quantum Polarimetry
- Authors: Aaron Z. Goldberg
- Abstract summary: Polarization is one of light's most versatile degrees of freedom for both classical and quantum applications.
It has become ever more apparent in recent years that the quantum nature of light's polarization properties is crucial.
We use this platform to elucidate key concepts that are neglected when polarization and polarimetry are considered only from classical perspectives.
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- Abstract: Polarization is one of light's most versatile degrees of freedom for both
classical and quantum applications. The ability to measure light's state of
polarization and changes therein is thus essential; this is the science of
polarimetry. It has become ever more apparent in recent years that the quantum
nature of light's polarization properties is crucial, from explaining
experiments with single or few photons to understanding the implications of
quantum theory on classical polarization properties. We present a
self-contained overview of quantum polarimetry, including discussions of
classical and quantum polarization, their transformations, and measurements
thereof. We use this platform to elucidate key concepts that are neglected when
polarization and polarimetry are considered only from classical perspectives.
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