Noise-induced nonlinear frequency chirping in χ^(3) nonlinear media
Slaven Moro, Aleksandar Daničić, Nikola Alić +2 more
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.
Optics Express•Oct 22, 2010•1 citation