Stokes Parameters for Quantum Systems
- 1 May 1970
- journal article
- Published by American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in American Journal of Physics
- Vol. 38 (5) , 563-574
- https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1976407
Abstract
The classical Stokes polarization parameters are extended to treat quantum systems. This is accomplished by using the semiclassical radiation theory and considering only radiation by the dipole mechanism. The identification of the Stokes parameters with the density matrix elements is noted. The Stokes parameters for a number of familiar quantum systems which undergo dipole radiation are then calculated.Keywords
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