New complex integration transformation and its compatibility with complex Weyl-Wigner transformation and entangled state representation.

Enlightened by the special transformation in our preceding paper [J. Mod. Opt. 56, 1227 (2009)], we propose a new complex integration transformation corresponding to two mutually conjugate two-mode entangled states

Symplectic-dilation mixed wavelet transform and its correspondence in quantum optics.

The symplectic wavelet transform, which is related to the quantum optical Fresnel transform, is developed to the symplectic-dilation mixed wavelet transform (SDWT). The SDWT involves both a real-variable dilation-transform and a complex-variable symplectic transform and possesses well-behaved properties such as the Parseval theorem and the inversion formula. The entangled-coherent state representation not only underlies the SDWT but also helps to derive the corresponding quantum transform operator whose counterpart in classical optics is the lens-Fresnel mixed transform.

Eigenfunctions of the complex fractional Fourier transform obtained in the context of quantum optics.

We employ the recently established basis (the two-variable Hermite-Gaussian function) of the generalized Bargmann space (BGBS) [Phys. Lett. A303, 311 (2002)] to study the generalized form of the fractional Fourier transform (FRFT). By using the technique of integration within an ordered product of operators and the bipartite entangled-state representations, we derive the generalized generating function of the BGBS with which the undecomposable kernel of the two-dimensional FRFT [also named complex fractional Fourier transform (CFRFT)] is obtained. This approach naturally shows that the BGBS is just the eigenfunction of the CFRFT.

Two quantum-mechanical photocount formulas.

We derive two quantum-mechanical photocount formulas when a light field's density operator rho is known; one involves rho's coherent state mean value and the other involves rho's Wigner function; when this information is known, then using these two formulas to calculate the photocount would be convenient. We employ the technique of integration within an antinormally ordered (or Weyl-ordered) product of operators in our derivation.

Explicit state vector for Torres-Vega-Frederick phase space representation and its statistical behavior.

We find the explicit state vector for Torres-Vega-Frederick phase space representation [Go. Torres-Vega and J. H. Frederick, J. Chem. Phys. 98, 3103 (1993)], denoted by Gamma. This set of states make up a complete and nonorthogonal representation. The Weyl ordered form of Gamma Gamma [see text for the sign] is derived, which can clearly exhibit the statistical behavior of marginal distribution of Gamma Gamma [see text for the sign]. The minimum uncertainty relation for mid R:Gamma is demonstrated, which shows it being a coherent squeezed state.

Entangled symplectic wavelet transformation.

The symplectic wavelet transformation proposed in Opt. Lett. 31, 3432 (2006), which is related to the optical Fresnel transform in the quantum optics version, is developed into an entangled symplectic wavelet transformation (ESWT) after pointing out the contrast between the single-mode Fresnel operator and the entangled Fresnel operator. The ESWT possesses well-behaved properties and corresponds to the entangled Fresnel transform [Phys. Lett. A334, 132 (2005)].

Mother wavelets for complex wavelet transform derived by Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen entangled state representation.

The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen entangled state representation is applied to studying the admissibility condition of mother wavelets for complex wavelet transforms, which leads to a family of new mother wavelets. Mother wavelets thus are classified as the Hermite-Gaussian type for real wavelet transforms and the Laguerre-Gaussian type for the complex case.

Symplectic wavelet transformation.

Usually a wavelet transform is based on dilated-translated wavelets. We propose a symplectic-transformed-translated wavelet family psi(*)(r,s)(z-kappa) (r,s are the symplectic transform parameters, |s|(2)-|r|(2)=1, kappa is a translation parameter) generated from the mother wavelet psi and the corresponding wavelet transformation W(psi)f(r,s;kappa)=integral(infinity)(-infinity)(d(2)z/pi)f(z)psi(*)(r,s)(z-kappa). This new transform possesses well-behaved properties and is related to the optical Fresnel transform in quantum mechanical version.

Collins diffraction formula studied in quantum optics.

We find that the Collins diffraction formula in cylindrical coordinates is just the transformation matrix element of a three-parameter two-mode squeezing operator in the deduced entangled state representation. This is a new tie connecting the unitary transform in quantum optics to the generalized Hankel transform in Fourier optics. The group multiplication rule of the squeezing operators maps to the Collins formula related to two successive Hankel transforms.

General formula for finding mother wavelets by virtue of Dirac's representation theory and the coherent state.

The admissibility condition of a mother wavelet is explored in the context of quantum optics theory. By virtue of Dirac's representation theory and the coherent state property we derive a general formula for finding qualified mother wavelets. A comparison between a wavelet transform computed with the newly found mother wavelet and one computed with a Mexican hat wavelet is presented.

Talbot effect in a quadratic-index medium studied with two-variable Hermite polynomials and entangled states.

We have found the new eigenmodes, two-variable Hermite polynomials, exist in propagating plane waves in quadratic-index media and that a two-dimensional Talbot effect can be demonstrated with these modes.

Fractional Hankel transform studied by charge-amplitude state representations and complex fractional Fourier transformation.

Starting from a complex fractional Fourier transformation [Opt. Lett. 28, 680 (2003)], it is shown that the integral kernel of a fractional Hankel transformation is equivalent to the matrix element of an appropriate operator in the charge-amplitude state representations; i.e., the fractional Hankel transformation is endowed with a definite physical meaning (definite quantum-mechanical representation transform).

Eigenmodes of fractional Hankel transform derived by the entangled-state method.

Using the entangled-state method in quantum mechanics, we find that the eigenmodes of the fractional Hankel transform are two-variable Hermite-Gaussian functions that can be rewritten in a clearer form as Laguerre polynominals.