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Hi,
What is meant when they say photons are Fourier transform limited?
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What is meant when they say photons are Fourier transform limited?
Thanks
A FTL photon is a type of light that has a spectral bandwidth that is as narrow as possible, meaning it has a well-defined frequency or wavelength. This is achieved by minimizing the amount of time or space that the photon occupies, resulting in a short and well-defined pulse of light.
The spectral bandwidth of a photon is inversely proportional to its duration or spatial extent. This means that the narrower the spectral bandwidth, the shorter the duration or smaller the spatial extent of the photon.
FTL photons have numerous applications in various fields, including spectroscopy, optical communications, and laser technology. They are also used in medical imaging and microscopy, as well as in quantum information processing.
FTL photons can be generated using techniques such as mode-locked lasers, which produce pulses of light with very short durations and narrow spectral bandwidths. They can also be generated through nonlinear processes such as four-wave mixing or parametric amplification.
The main challenge in producing and utilizing FTL photons is achieving a high degree of control and precision in the generation process. This requires advanced technologies and techniques, as well as a thorough understanding of the underlying physics. Additionally, FTL photons are highly sensitive to external factors such as temperature and vibrations, making their manipulation and detection challenging.