The probability of finding n photons in the mode being in a coherent state Ja) is given by the Poisson distribution (n)" Pn = e-(m). n! Use the Sterling's formula for the factorial to show that this distribution can be approximated by (n- (n))2 exp 1 2(n) 1 P, /27 (n) In what limit is this a good approximation?

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4.9 The probability of finding n photons in the mode being in a
coherent state la) is given by the Poisson distribution
(n)"
e-(n)
n!
Pn
Use the Sterling's formula for the factorial to show that this
distribution can be approximated by
(n-(n))2
2(n)
1
Pn
exp
/27 (n)
In what limit is this a good approximation?
Transcribed Image Text:4.9 The probability of finding n photons in the mode being in a coherent state la) is given by the Poisson distribution (n)" e-(n) n! Pn Use the Sterling's formula for the factorial to show that this distribution can be approximated by (n-(n))2 2(n) 1 Pn exp /27 (n) In what limit is this a good approximation?
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