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Quantum Electronics

Nonlinear-optical generation of short-wavelength radiation controlled by laser-induced interference structures

A. K. Popov, Victor Kimberg

Published Mar 31, 1998• 4 citations
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Abstract

A study is reported of the combined influence of laser-induced resonances in the energy continuum, of splitting of discrete resonances in the field of several strong radiations, and of absorption of the initial and generated radiations on totally resonant parametric conversion to the short-wavelength range. It is shown that the radiation power can be increased considerably by interference processes involving quantum transitions.

DOI
10.1070/qe1998v028n03abeh001174

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