We propose, as another pedagogical approach, a quantification of the e.m. field better adapted in isolated systems, a quantification of e.m. fields in finite-spacetime which does not rely explicitly on the notion of photon, nor on the general application of gauge. Being based on the development of e.m. field in TE-TM modes and states, it obeys the limit conditions of a finite-spacetime which follows from the solution of an eigenvalue equation and allows to interpret more profoundly some phenomenons, notably: the equivalence of a Pauli principle in stationary TE-TM states, the notion of non-locality in a radiation field, a modified form of the De Broglie analysis and the notion of wave-paquets in finite-spacetime.
We present a canonical quantization of electromagnetic modes in cylindrical waveguides, extending a gauge-based formalism previously developed for Cartesian geometries [1]. By introducing the two field quadratures
X,Y of TEM (transverse electric-magnetic), but also of TM (transverse magnetic) and TE (transverse electric) traveling modes, we identify for each a characteristic one-dimensional scalar field (a generalized flux
φ) governed by a Klein-Gordon type equation. The associated Hamiltonian is derived explicitly from Maxwell's equations, allowing the construction of bosonic ladder operators. The generalized flux is directly deduced from the electromagnetic potentials
A,V by a proper gauge choice, generalizing Devoret's approach [2]. Our analysis unifies the treatment of cylindrical and Cartesian guided modes under a consistent and generic framework, ensuring both theoretical insight and experimental relevance. Especially, we find out that TE
n=0 modes break a fundamental gauge symmetry that is observed by all other families. We derive mode-specific capacitance and inductance from the field profiles and express voltage and current in terms of the canonical field variables. Measurable quantities are therefore properly defined from the mode quantum operators, especially for the non-trivial TM and TE ones. The formalism shall extend in future works to any other type of waveguides, especially on-chip coplanar geometries particularly relevant to quantum technologies.
Atomic coherence is induced in the multilevel atomic system via strong control field that alters the response of medium to a weak probe laser field. This involves quantum interference in the amplitudes of optical transitions and causes the cancellation of absorption, i.e., electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT). Electromagnetically induced transparency is investigated inside a planar optical waveguide. The eigenvalue equation for the waveguide is solved and used to explore various EIT effects. We show how EIT depends on the incidence angle and allowed mode order of the waveguide and on position of EIT atom inside the structure.