Shot Noise
Quantum-limited Intensity noise.
A fundamental limit to the optical Intensity Noise as observed in many situations, such as in measurements with a Photodiode or a CCD camera, is given by shot noise. This is a quantum Noise effect, related to the discreteness of Photons and electrons.
Related Terms
Amplifier Noise,
Carrier to Noise Ratio,
Carrier to Noise Ratio (CNR),
Dark Noise,
Detector Noise Limited Operation,
Excess Noise Factor,
Ground Loop Noise,
Intensity Noise,
Modal Noise,
Mode Partition Noise,
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