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arXiv:1310.2694

Nonlinear processes responsible for mid-infrared and blue light generation in alkali vapours

A. M. Akulshin, Dmitry Budker, Brian Patton, Russell McLean

Published Oct 10, 2013• 2 citations
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Abstract

The nonlinear processes responsible for frequency up- and down-conversion of resonant low-intensity laser radiation in Rb vapour have been evaluated from the spatial and temporal properties of blue and mid-IR light resulting from wave mixing.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1310.2694

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