Noise in nonlinear optics

Robert M. McGraw; Daniel N. Rogovin

doi:10.1117/12.18312

1 May 1990 Noise in nonlinear optics

Robert M. McGraw, Daniel N. Rogovin

Proceedings Volume 1220, Nonlinear Optics; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18312
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper examines thermal (light-scattering) fluctuations as a dominant noise source in nonlinear optical processes. Fundamental limits to conjugate wave fidelity and signal power requirement are obtained through the statistical thermodynamic treatment of light-scattering noise in four-wave mixing based on the fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Several types of nonlinear media are examined including artificial Kerr suspensions, isotropic Kerr media, and fluids near a critical point. Where measurements are available, excellent quantitative agreement is obtained between theory and experiment.

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Robert M. McGraw and Daniel N. Rogovin "Noise in nonlinear optics", Proc. SPIE 1220, Nonlinear Optics, (1 May 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18312

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