Open AccessNoise-induced nonlinear frequency chirping in χ^(3) nonlinear media
Author(s) -
S. Moro,
Aleksandar Daničić,
Nikola Alić,
Bryan Stossel,
S. Radic
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.18.023413
Subject(s) - optics , chirp , physics , parametric statistics , noise (video) , nonlinear optics , nonlinear system , phase noise , self phase modulation , kerr effect , optical amplifier , phase conjugation , phase modulation , amplifier , sum frequency generation , optoelectronics , laser , computer science , statistics , mathematics , cmos , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics)
We theoretically and experimentally analyze the dominant impairment mechanisms affecting the fidelity of optical phase in parametric amplifiers and converters in media characterized by third-order (Kerr) optical nonlinearity. The critical role of narrow-band pump filtering in parametric mixers is quantified with respect to frequency stability of amplified and converted waves. The analysis is generally applicable to all four-photon devices used to generate new frequencies or translate spectral bands.