Linear algebraic theory of partial coherence: discrete fields and measures of partial coherence
Author
Özaktaş, Haldun M.
Yüksel, S.
Kutay, M. A.
Date
2003-08Source Title
Proceedings of SPIE(International Society for Optical Engineering)
Print ISSN
0277-786X
Publisher
SPIE
Pages
1073 - 1074
Language
English
Type
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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.
Keywords
Data processingEigenvalues and eigenfunctions
Mathematical models
Matrix algebra
Numerical methods
Optical correlation
Optics
Discrete fields
Optical fields
Partial coherence
Coherent light