Measuring spatial coherence of quantum and classical light with an ultrastable monolithic interferometer
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| author | Suerra, Edoardo Siano, Mirko Paroli, Bruno Altilia, Samuele Potenza, Marco A. C. Paris, Matteo G. A. Cialdi, Simone |
| author_facet | Suerra, Edoardo Siano, Mirko Paroli, Bruno Altilia, Samuele Potenza, Marco A. C. Paris, Matteo G. A. Cialdi, Simone |
| contents | We describe a monolithic interferometer for spatial coherence measurements of both classical and quantum light sources. The design combines parametric down-conversion with a thermal source, using two identical calcite crystals to control beam alignment via birefringence. The monolithic structure ensures inherent stability. Spatial coherence is measured through temporal interferograms and spectral analysis, with both methods showing close agreement with theoretical predictions. The system is robust and performs reliably for both quantum and classical light. Its design enables automated, rapid coherence measurements across different source types. |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Measuring spatial coherence of quantum and classical light with an ultrastable monolithic interferometer Suerra, Edoardo Siano, Mirko Paroli, Bruno Altilia, Samuele Potenza, Marco A. C. Paris, Matteo G. A. Cialdi, Simone Quantum Physics Optics We describe a monolithic interferometer for spatial coherence measurements of both classical and quantum light sources. The design combines parametric down-conversion with a thermal source, using two identical calcite crystals to control beam alignment via birefringence. The monolithic structure ensures inherent stability. Spatial coherence is measured through temporal interferograms and spectral analysis, with both methods showing close agreement with theoretical predictions. The system is robust and performs reliably for both quantum and classical light. Its design enables automated, rapid coherence measurements across different source types. |
| title | Measuring spatial coherence of quantum and classical light with an ultrastable monolithic interferometer |
| topic | Quantum Physics Optics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01512 |