Experimental observation of coincidence fractional Fourier transform with a partially coherent beam

Opt Express. 2006 Aug 7;14(16):6999-7004. doi: 10.1364/oe.14.006999.

Abstract

The coincidence Fractional Fourier transform (FRT) is implemented with a partially coherent light source experimentally. The visibility and quality of the coincidence FRT pattern of an object are investigated theoretically. The FRT pattern of an object is obtained by measuring the coincidence counting rate between the detected signals passing through two different optical paths. The experimental results are analyzed and found to be consistent with the theoretical results.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Fourier Analysis*
  • Humans
  • Light*
  • Optical Devices*