Open AccessInfrared Upconversion for Astronomy
Author(s) -
Robert W. Boyd
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
optical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1560-2303
pISSN - 0091-3286
DOI - 10.1117/12.7972162
Subject(s) - photon upconversion , astronomy , infrared , computer science , physics , optics , laser
The field of infrared upconversion for astronomy is reviewed. The basic theory of upconversion is presented, along with a brief historical summary of upconversion techniques. Several investigators have employed upconverters in astronomical studies, but have met with only modest success. Upconversion will become a useful detection method for astronomy only if substantial but perhaps forseeable improvements can be realized.
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