Glossary
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.
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