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Dependence of multi-photon absorption efficiency on photon statistics

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Rate equations for normal moments describing the time evolution of multi-photon absorption from the point of view of quantum theory are introduced and their solutions in the form of power series in the mean input photon number are presented for coherent and chaotic input radiation. The behaviour of multi-photon absorption for coherent and chaotic input radiation is discussed. A method for the measurement of classical higher-order moments in multi-photon absorption processes is proposed.

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Chmela, P. Dependence of multi-photon absorption efficiency on photon statistics. Opt Quant Electron 17, 23–30 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00619990

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