Java source code is a plain text file, so you can use practically any editor, for example NotePad (included in Windows) or better programs such as the freeware NotePad++. However, it is usually more convenient to use the editor included in an IDE that has support for Java.
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A Java editor is nothing but a tool that can be used to edit java source files. Ex: Textpad, Notepad, Eclipse etc...
Source code comes from the programmer...
'.java' files contain java source code. One can access these files on windows by using 'notepad'.
The Java compiler translates Java source code to Java byte code.
You can use any text editor, like NotePad. Although normally, it is easier to use some IDE for Java programming; those IDEs have a built-in editor.