Quantum Propagation in Optical Fibres,

Abstract

Quantum theory, as normally formulated, describes systems enclosed in an artificial box through its time evolution. In some systems, such as a laser, the box may be a physical element such as a cavity. In optical fibre communications the situation is somewhat different. The optical field is continuously generated by a source such as a laser. Once generated the field propagates along an optical fibre and is detected in some form of receiver at the far end.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1992
Accession Number
ADP007548

Entities

People

  • K. J. Blow
  • R. Loudon
  • S. J. D. Phoenix

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fiber-Optic Communications
  • Fibers
  • Optical Fibers
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • United Kingdom
  • Wave Phenomena

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Key Distribution