Strong linear amplification of quantum fields

Going ahead with investigations started by ideas of H. Paul it is examined how different quantum properties in the initial field state show up in the strongly amplified output field. As examples of extreme quantum fields the number state and the recently introduced phase optimized state are used. For the linear laser amplifier the inevitable noise is fully taken into account. These results are compared with those for a coherent input field. The characteristic differences in the macroscopic output fields allow unique conclusions onto the initial field. For the calculations the positive definite Glauber's P-representation after strong amplification is applied.