Linear algebraic theory of partial coherence: discrete fields and measures of partial coherence

Haldun M. Ozaktas; Serdar Yuksel; Mehmet Alper Kutay

doi:10.1117/12.531039

19 November 2003 Linear algebraic theory of partial coherence: discrete fields and measures of partial coherence

Haldun M. Ozaktas, Serdar Yuksel, Mehmet Alper Kutay

Proceedings Volume 4829, 19th Congress of the International Commission for Optics: Optics for the Quality of Life; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531039
Event: 19th Congress of the International Commission for Optics: Optics for the Quality of Life, 2002, Florence, Italy

Abstract

We present a linear algebraic theory of partial coherence which allows precise mathematical definitions of concepts such as coherence and incoherence. This not only provides new perspectives and insights, but also allows us to employ the tools of linear algebra in applications. We define a scalar measure of the degree of partial coherence of an optical field which is zero for complete incoherence and unity for full coherence.

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Haldun M. Ozaktas, Serdar Yuksel, and Mehmet Alper Kutay "Linear algebraic theory of partial coherence: discrete fields and measures of partial coherence", Proc. SPIE 4829, 19th Congress of the International Commission for Optics: Optics for the Quality of Life, (19 November 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531039

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