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Optics Express

180-nm wavelength conversion based on Bragg scattering in an optical fiber

David Méchin, Richard Provo, J.D. Harvey, Colin J. McKinstrie

Published Jan 1, 2006• 53 citations
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Abstract

Efficient, wideband and tunable optical wavelength conversion over 180 nm by four-wave mixing (Bragg scattering) in a fiber is demonstrated experimentally. This process has the potential to translate optical data (states of light) without the noise pollution associated with parametric amplification and spontaneous Raman scattering.
DOI
10.1364/oe.14.008995

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