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Frontiers in Optics

Controlled photon generation in structured nonlinear optical materials

Michael G. Raymer

Published Jan 1, 2006• 0 citations
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Abstract

When single- or pair-photon packets are created by spontaneous wave mixing, their properties are determined by the dispersive properties of the devices used. By spatially modulating the refractive index, desirable properties can be achieved.
DOI
10.1364/ls.2006.lwg3

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