A physical explanation of excess quantum noise due to non-orthogonal modes

Authors
van der Lee, AM van Exter, MP van Druten, NJ Woerdman, JP
Citation
Am. Van Der Lee et al., A physical explanation of excess quantum noise due to non-orthogonal modes, NEW J PHYS, 3, 2001, pp. 21-215
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
ISSN journal
13672630 → ACNP
Volume
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
21 - 215
Database
ISI
SICI code
1367-2630(20010323)3:<21:APEOEQ>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We introduce a physical model of excess quantum noise in a laser with non-o rthogonal polarization modes. We discuss the cause of the polarization exce ss quantum noise in terms of an injected wave excitation factor. Within thi s context the excess noise is due to the fact that the lasing mode is not t he polarization state that experiences the highest gain.