Why teach Wigner Optics?

William T. Rhodes; Karl-Heinz Brenner; John T. Sheridan

doi:10.1117/12.2208452

6 October 2003 Why teach Wigner Optics?

William T. Rhodes, Karl-Heinz Brenner, John T. Sheridan

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Proceedings Volume 9663, Eighth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics; 96630V (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2208452
Event: Eighth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 2003, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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The Wigner distribution function is viewed as an important tool in the analysis of wave progation and image formation. We discuss why it should be taught in optics courses relating to these topics.

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William T. Rhodes, Karl-Heinz Brenner, and John T. Sheridan "Why teach Wigner Optics?", Proc. SPIE 9663, Eighth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 96630V (6 October 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2208452

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