3. Definition of sensitivity, detection noise and dynamic range

First, let's recall the relationship between power density D and electric field $\vec{E}$ for an electromagnetic plane wave:

D = \frac{P}{S} = \frac{n {\vec{E}}^{2}}{2 Z_{0}} = n_{phot} h f

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with :

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