| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1537267 | Optics Communications | 2011 | 6 Pages |
The polarization fluctuations of single-photon beam propagation through the slant path turbulent atmosphere are studied. The Stokes operators and the degree of polarization of single-photon beam in a turbulent atmosphere are obtained. It is shown by analytical calculations, that the quantum degree of polarization of linearly polarization light is a decrease function of the atmospheric turbulence strength and the propagation distance for lower detection photon number.
Research Highlights► We discuss the polarization fluctuations of single-photon beam propagation through the slant path turbulent atmosphere. ► We obtain the Stokes operators and the degree of polarization in a turbulent atmosphere. ► The degree of polarization is a decrease function of the atmospheric turbulence strength and the propagation distance for lower detection photon number.
