Coherence properties of photon amplifiers

The traditional approach to light amplification is shown to be based on the idea that photons of the incoming beam act as independent particles. If atomic stimulation is instead attributed to the action of the wave, a different photon distribution is obtained in the final state. The new distribution turns out to be Poissonian, in agreement with some experimental evidence. The expected rate of coincidences for an empty-wave amplification experiment is calculated, and found up to 30% higher than obtained from the traditional approach.     

Harmonic and intermodulation distortion modeling in IM-DD multi-band radio over fiber links exploiting injection locked lasers

A comprehensive numerical tool has been developed for the evaluation of the performances of Radio over Fiber (RoF) links intended for wireless signal distribution.At the transmitter end an appropriate set of rate equations allows to model the optical source as a solitary laser or as an appropriately injection locked laser. The optical channel is modeled putting into account the combined effect of fiber dispersion, laser source non ideal performances (e.g. non-linear effects, frequency chirp), and quadratic detection of the receiving photodiode. The simulation model developed can be a useful tool at the design stage allowing a preliminary evaluation of the characteristics of real RoF links.     

Superluminal Signals and the Resolution of the Causal Paradox

The experimental evidence for electromagnetic signals propagating with superluminal group velocity is recalled. Transformations of space and time depending on a synchronization parameter, e₁, indicate the existence of a privileged inertial system. The Lorentz transformations are obtained for a particular e₁≠0. No standard experiment on relativity depends on e₁, but if accelerations are considered only e₁=0 remains possible. The causal paradox generated by superluminal signals (SLS) in the theory of relativity does not exist in the theory with e₁=0. The irrelevance of SLS for the Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen paradox is pointed out.     

Enhanced photon detection in EPR type experiments

Local realistic models of enhanced photon detection reproducing quantum mechanical predictions for single photons and approximating closely the quantum mechanical predictions for pairs of correlated photons are discussed. It is shown that Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen-type experiments with three polarizers can easily discriminate such models from ordinary quantum theory.     

Confinement loss spectral behavior in hollow-core Bragg fibers

The influence of each cross-section geometric parameter on hollow-core Bragg fiber guiding properties has been numerically investigated. Fabricated fibers have been modeled, giving insight into the spectral behavior of the confinement loss. It has been verified that, by changing the amount of silica and air in the fiber cladding, it is possible to change the reflection conditions undergone by the field within the core, thus shifting the confinement loss spectrum.     

On the Fizeau Experiment

Transformations of space and time, depending on a synchronisation parameter e ₁, indicate the existence of a privileged inertial system S ₀. The Lorentz transformations are obtained for a particular e ₁0. No classical experiment on relativity is expected to depend on the choice of e ₁. We show, consistently with expectations, that the result of the Fizeau experiment is explained equally well by theories adopting different values of e ₁. In previous papers we showed that if accelerated reference frames are considered only e ₁=0 remains possible.     

On the direct observability of quantum waves

Fundamental experiments on the dual nature of atomic entities (photons, electrons, neutrons, etc.) can be interpreted in terms of empty waves not carrying energy and momentum. Similar points of view were advanced in famous papers by Einstein, de Broglie, Bohr, and Born. Recent proposals could lead to experimental tests of this idea, using low intensity photon beams, thanks to modern experimental apparatuses.