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vredina97
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Hi, I am analyzing the paper for my thesis and have
Equation
IF=-1*(1+cos(δ))*cot(θ)*σ_2-sin(δ)*cot(θ)*σ_1
where σ_1={{0,1},{1,0}} and σ_2={{0,-i},{i,0}} are the Pauli matrices
The component σ_1 is diagonal in the (1/√2, +/- 1/√2) linear polarization basis and the component σ_2 is diagonal in the circular polarization basis (1/√2, +/- i/√2).
What is mathematical representation of σ_1 and σ_2 being diagonal in that basis.
Thanks in advance,
vredina97
Equation
IF=-1*(1+cos(δ))*cot(θ)*σ_2-sin(δ)*cot(θ)*σ_1
where σ_1={{0,1},{1,0}} and σ_2={{0,-i},{i,0}} are the Pauli matrices
The component σ_1 is diagonal in the (1/√2, +/- 1/√2) linear polarization basis and the component σ_2 is diagonal in the circular polarization basis (1/√2, +/- i/√2).
What is mathematical representation of σ_1 and σ_2 being diagonal in that basis.
Thanks in advance,
vredina97