Abstract
The complex spectral degree of coherence of a general random statistically stationary electromagnetic field is introduced in a manner similar to the way it is defined for beam-like fields: by means of Young’s interference experiment. This quantity is measurable. The results are of particular interest for near-field optics.
© 2004 Optical Society of America
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