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Quantum Polarization

F. J. Duarte

Published Oct 29, 2013• 0 citations
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In this chapter we examine the quantum aspects of polarization primarily via the Dirac notation ( Dirac, 1978 ) and also using density matrices. The approach follows the style of Feynman ( Feynman et al., 1965 ). Classical polarization is examined in Chapter 15 .
DOI
10.1201/b16055-16

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