Acta Optica Sinica

Properties of phase operators in single-mode squeezed state of light

Yao D

Published Jan 1, 1987• 0 citations

Abstract

In this paper the properties of phase operators in single-mode squeezed state of light are discussed. Mean values and fluctuations of the usual phase operators are calculated and analyzed. Detailed discussions are made for the special squeezed vacuum state. Finally, the asymptotic properties of the results are derived in the classica| limit.

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