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Quantum Noise Transfer Functions: A Practical Tool in Quantum Optics

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Directions in Quantum Optics

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This paper summarises a practical and elegant model for the description of optical systems based on CW lasers and photodetectors. It is based on quantum noise transfer functions and includes all quantum effects, including those of squeezed light. The basic equations are summarised and the model is explained through a series of examples, such as interferometers, resonators and optical parametric oscillators, and electro-optic controls. This model can be extended to include the description of quantum information and quantum control.

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  1. Department of Physics Faculty of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia

    H.-A. Bachor

  2. Centre for Laser Science Department of Physics, University of Queensland, Queensland, 4072, Australia

    T.C. Ralph

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  1. Department of Physics College of Arts and Sciences, 1274 Universiy of Oregon, 97403-1274, Eugene, OR, USA

    Howard J. Carmichael

  2. Lyman Laboratory of Physics, Harvard University, 02138, Cambridge, MA, USA

    Roy J. Glauber

  3. Department of Physics, Texas A & M Universiy, 77843-4242, College Station, TX, USA

    Marlan O. Scully

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Bachor, HA., Ralph, T. (2001). Quantum Noise Transfer Functions: A Practical Tool in Quantum Optics. In: Carmichael, H.J., Glauber, R.J., Scully, M.O. (eds) Directions in Quantum Optics. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 561. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-40894-0_28

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