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arXiv:0909.4249 · Comptes Rendus Physique

Polarization control for slow and fast light in fiber optical, Raman-assisted, parametric amplification

Marco Santagiustina, Luca Schenato, Carlo Giacomo Someda

Published Dec 1, 2009• 2 citations
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Abstract

Efficient slow and fast light fiber devices based on narrow band optical parametric amplification require a strict polarization control of the waves involved in the interaction. The use of high birefringence and spun fibers is studied theoretically, possible impairments evaluated, and design parameters determined.
DOI
10.1016/j.crhy.2009.09.002

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