The Uncertainty Principle in Optics

摘要: This chapter describes the uncertainty principle in optics. The is of fundamental importance to optics and laser particular. optical arguments are applied outline an approximate derivation principle. It has been observed that if assumed be derived from independent rigorous methods, it can used derive some useful identities found angular spread a propagating beam inversely proportional its original width. One application divergence equation relates resolution limit telescopes astronomical observations. accomplished with these under ideal conditions approximately described by diffraction limit. indicated two avenues increase telescope either observe at shorter wavelengths or diameter telescope.