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Title: Nonlinear polarization transfer and control of two laser beams overlapping in a uniform nonlinear medium
A scheme for polarization control using two laser beams in a non-linear optical medium is studied using both co- and counter-propagating beam geometries. In particular, we show that under certain conditions it is possible for two laser beams to exchange their polarization states. A model accounting for a more realistic, 2D propagation geometry is presented. The 2D model produces drastically different results (compared to the 1D propagation geometry), creating difficulties for implementing polarization control in a realistic setting. A proposal for overcoming these difficulties by reducing the non-linear optical medium to a thin slab is presented.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1803874
PAR ID:
10209140
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Optical Society of America
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Optics Express
Volume:
29
Issue:
2
ISSN:
1094-4087; OPEXFF
Format(s):
Medium: X Size: Article No. 1162
Size(s):
Article No. 1162
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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