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second-order coherence function: a standalone construct

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Quantum optics

the normalized correlation of light intensity at two times or points, distinguishing bunched, coherent and antibunched light.

In quantum optics, second-order coherence function refers to the normalized correlation of light intensity at two times or points, distinguishing bunched, coherent and antibunched light. This meaning comes from Glauber (1963) in Physical Review.[1]

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References

Glauber, R. J. (1963). The Quantum Theory of Optical Coherence. Physical Review, 130(6), 2529-2539. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrev.130.2529

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