Abstract

The energy balance in the superposition of light waves with a lossless beam splitter is analyzed along with its connection with some general relations between the parameters describing beam-splitter effects on the two incoming waves. These general relations are derived either from the electromagnetic theory or from energy conservation considerations. The apparent paradox of a symmetric beam splitter producing complementary outputs is explained.

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