The Photon Spin Density Matrix

Document #:

GlueX-doc-4537-v2

Document type:

Hall D Note

Submitted by:

Carlos Salgado

Updated by:

Carlos Salgado

Document Created:

18 Jun 2020, 10:49

Contents Revised:

01 Jul 2020, 21:48

Metadata Revised:

25 Sep 2022, 20:30

Abstract:

The Photon Spin Density Matrix written in different bases.

Files in Document:

• Photon Spin Density Matrix (photonSP.pdf, 191.4 kB)

Topics:

• General Theory
• GlueX Physics
• Partial Wave Analysis

Authors:

• Carlos Salgado

Keywords:

photon spin matrix

Notes and Changes:

fix signs in equation 71

Referenced by:

• GlueX-doc-4599: Comparing Formalisms for the Analysis of Two-pseudoscalar Mesons Produced by Linearly Polarized Photons