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Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: quantum noise
Synonym1: photon noise
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Definition: electromagnetic noise attributable to the discrete particle nature of electromagnetic radiation

Note 1 to entry: At normal temperatures, quantum noise is of importance only for extremely high frequencies, such as those of optical radiation.


Publication date:2019-10
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Replaces:702-08-24:1992-03
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