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Normal modes refer to fundamental patterns of motion of a system which oscillate at fixed, well defined frequencies. They may be used as building blocks for more complicated motions.
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What is a mode in quantum optics?
I am studying quantum optics and it is often cited the word "mode", in particular there are spatial and temporal modes.
I really don't know what they are. I know the general definition of modes for ex …