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Title: Phase-Matching Schemes for Back-Conversion Suppression in Nonlinear Wave Mixing: Towards Ultra-High Efficiency and Ultra-Broad Bandwidth
By suppressing the conversion-back-conversion cycles typical of optical parametric processes through novel phase-matching schemes, octave-spanning frequency conversion and highly efficient parametric amplification can be achieved. Several recent developments will be reviewed.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1944653
PAR ID:
10211169
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
2020 Photonics North (PN)
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1 to 1
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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